@article{3e80b008d0884803a1ddec7d40f22364,
title = "Accuracy of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in community studies and their impact on treatment of malaria in an area with declining malaria burden in north-eastern Tanzania",
abstract = "Despite some problems related to accuracy and applicability of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), they are currently the best option in areas with limited laboratory services for improving case management through parasitological diagnosis and reducing over-treatment. This study was conducted in areas with declining malaria burden to assess; 1) the accuracy of RDTs when used at different community settings, 2) the impact of using RDTs on anti-malarial dispensing by community-owned resource persons (CORPs) and 3) adherence of CORPs to treatment guidelines by providing treatment based on RDT results.",
keywords = "Adolescent, Adult, Antimalarials, Child, Child, Preschool, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diagnostic Tests, Routine, Drug Utilization, Female, Guideline Adherence, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Longitudinal Studies, Malaria, Male, Sensitivity and Specificity, Tanzania, Young Adult",
author = "Ishengoma, {Deus S} and Filbert Francis and Mmbando, {Bruno Paul} and Lusingu, {John P A} and Magistrado, {Pamela Almeida} and Michael Alifrangis and Theander, {Thor G} and Bygbjerg, {Ib C} and Lemnge, {Martha M}",
note = "{\textcopyright} 2011 Ishengoma et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.",
year = "2011",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1186/1475-2875-10-176",
language = "English",
volume = "10",
pages = "176",
journal = "Malaria Journal",
issn = "1475-2875",
publisher = "BioMed Central Ltd",
}