Comparative Study
doi: 10.1097/01.inf.0000235747.28644.6f.
Evaluation of malaria screening in newly arrived refugees to the United States by microscopy and rapid antigen capture enzyme assay
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Comparative Study
Evaluation of malaria screening in newly arrived refugees to the United States by microscopy and rapid antigen capture enzyme assay
Pediatr Infect Dis J.
2006 Oct.
Abstract
Before an empiric malaria treatment program, >60% of Liberian refugees had malaria on arrival to Minnesota. We compared microscopy with rapid antigen testing for detecting asymptomatic parasitemia. Nine of 103 (8.7%) had malaria by polymerase chain reaction (blood smear and rapid testing had a sensitivity of 22%). The empiric treatment program has decreased the rate of imported asymptomatic malaria. Blood film and rapid antigen testing are poor screening tests.
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