Context The role of percutaneous renal tumour biopsy (RTB) remains controversial due to
uncertainties regarding its diagnostic accuracy and safety. Objective We performed a …

Background Diagnosis is a challenging issue for eliminating malaria. Loop-mediated
isothermal amplification (LAMP) could be an alternative to conventional methods. This study …

Objectives To examine the impact of use of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria on prescribing
of antimicrobials, specifically antibiotics, for acute febrile illness in Africa and Asia. Design …

Background Poor targeting of antimicrobial drugs contributes to the millions of deaths each
year from malaria, pneumonia, and other tropical infectious diseases. While malaria rapid …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends malaria to be confirmed
by either microscopy or a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) before treatment. The correct use of …

Anopheles mosquitoes are the vectors of Plasmodium, the etiological agent of malaria. In
addition, Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae are the main vectors of the O'nyong …

Since 2010, the World Health Organization has been recommending that all suspected
cases of malaria be confirmed with parasite-based diagnosis before treatment. These …

Importance A prompt malaria diagnosis is crucial for the management of children with febrile
illness in sub-Saharan African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of mortality …

Introduction Malaria continues to be a major global health problem, with over 228 million
cases and 405,000 deaths estimated to occur annually. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of …

Acute febrile illness is a common cause of hospital admission, and its associated infectious
causes contribute to substantial morbidity and death among children worldwide, especially …