2014•National journal of integrated research in medicineRequires access
Malaria Diagnostic Tests: Microscopy And Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Revisited
Jain Subhash C, Gupta Deepak, Jain Madhu K
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Abstract
In the prevention and control of malaria, Prompt and accurate diagnosis is the key to effective disease management. Giemsa microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are the diagnostic tests each with characteristic strengths and limitations is the best way for accurate diagnosis has a key role for malaria control successfully. Reduction in morbidity and drug resistance intensity of malaria require a parasite based diagnostic methods. A parallel commitment is needed in production of antimalarial drug or malaria vaccine along with improvement in diagnostic tests and their availability to people in endemic areas.endemic areas. [Jain S NJIRM 2014; 5(4) :82-87]
Key Words: Microscopy, Malaria, Rapiddiagnostic test, Malaria diagnosis, Parasetaemia, Plasmodium, Antimalarial drug.