Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Microscopy, SD-Bioline Rapid Diagnostic Test, and Polymerase Chain Reaction in the Detection of Malaria Infection among Pregnant Women at Delivery in Kumba Health District Area in the Southwest Region of Cameroon

Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Microscopy, SD-Bioline Rapid Diagnostic Test, and Polymerase Chain Reaction in the Detection of Malaria Infection among Pregnant Women at Delivery in Kumba Health District Area in the Southwest Region of Cameroon

Introduction. Malaria during pregnancy is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Microcopy and rapid diagnostic test (RDT) recommended by the World Health Organization for clinical diagnosis have poor sensitivity to detect individuals with very low levels of parasitemia. Pre...

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Main Authors: Bekindaka Ngemani Obase, Esemu Livo Forgu, Awanakam Honore Awanakam, Zeukeng Francis, Agnenga Balonga Annie, Nchankou Loic, Jude Daiga Bigoga, Rose Leke, Dickson Shey Nsagha
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/2056524
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