Malaria diagnostic testing and treatment practices in three different <it>Plasmodium falciparum </it>transmission settings in Tanzania: before and after a government policy change

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patterns of decreasing malaria transmission intensity make presumptive treatment of malaria an unjustifiable approach in many African settings. The controlled use of anti-malarials after laboratory confirmed diagnosis is preferable i...

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Main Authors: Bousema Teun, Keuter Monique, Ndaro Arnold, Schaftenaar Erik, Bastiaens Guido JH, Shekalaghe Seif A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/76