Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) increase the availability and feasibility of accurate diagnosis and may result in improved quality of care. Though RDTs are used in a variety of contexts, no studies have compared how well or effectively RDTs are used across these contexts. This review assesses the diagnostic use of RDTs in four different contexts: health facilities, the community, drug shops and schools.

Author: Boyce MR, O'Meara WP
Publication date: May 2017
Source: BMC Public Health