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