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Open Access | Blood transfer devices for malaria rapid diagnostic tests: evaluation of accuracy, safety and ease of use

Submitted by Kabogo on February 10, 2011 - 10:15
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Hopkins H, Oyibo W, Luchavez J, Mationg M, Asiimwe C, Albertini A, Gonzalez IJ, Gatton ML, Bell D
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Malaria Journal 2011, 10:30 (8 February 2011)
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The performance of blood transfer devices varied in this evaluation of accuracy, blood safety, ease of use, and user preference.

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Open Access | External quality assessment on the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in a non-endemic setting

Submitted by Kabogo on December 16, 2010 - 08:00
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Gillet P, Mukadi P, Vernelen K, Van Esbroeck M, Muyembe J, Bruggeman C, Jacobs J
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Malaria Journal 2010, 9:359 (13 December 2010)
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In this non-endemic setting, errors in RDT performance were mainly related to RDT test line interpretations, partly due to incorrect package insert instructions.

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Open Access | Performance of three multi-species rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Submitted by Kabogo on November 2, 2010 - 06:29
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Ashton RA, Kefyalew T, Tesfaye G, Counihan H, Yadeta D, Cundill B, Reithinger R, Kolaczinski JH
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Malaria Journal 2010, 9:297 (27 October 2010)
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CareStart appeared to be the most appropriate option for use at health posts in Ethiopia, considering the combination of quantitative performance, ease of use and heat stability.

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Open Access | Community acceptability of use of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria by community health workers in Uganda

Submitted by Kabogo on July 14, 2010 - 12:54
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Mukanga D, Tibenderana JK, Kiguli J, Pariyo GW, Waiswa P, Bajunirwe F, Mutamba B, Counihan H, Ojiambo G, Kallander K
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Malaria Journal 2010, 9:203 (13 July 2010)
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Use of RDTs by CMDs is likely to be acceptable by community members given that CMDs are properly trained, and receive regular technical supervision and logistical support. A well-designed behaviour change communication strategy is needed to address the anticipated programmatic challenges as well as community fears and stigma about drawing blood.

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