Abstract
Malaria is routinely diagnosed using the thick blood smear test. However, this technique requires the training of microscopists and may be time-consuming. A concordance study was conducted on two dipstick tests (Optimal-IT and ICT P.f./P.v.) and the thick blood smear test, within primary healthcare in Manaus.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antibodies, Protozoan / blood*
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Brazil
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Case-Control Studies
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Female
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Humans
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Malaria, Falciparum / diagnosis*
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Malaria, Vivax / diagnosis*
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Male
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Parasitemia / diagnosis
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Plasmodium falciparum / immunology
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Plasmodium vivax / immunology
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Primary Health Care
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic*
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Reproducibility of Results
Substances
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Antibodies, Protozoan
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic