Rapid diagnostic tests compared with malaria microscopy for guiding outpatient treatment of febrile illness in Tanzania: randomised trial
Rapid diagnostic tests compared with malaria microscopy for guiding outpatient treatment of febrile illness in Tanzania: randomised trial
Hugh Reyburn,Hilda Mbakilwa,4 Authors,C. Whitty
2007 · DOI: 10.1136/bmj.39073.496829.AE
British medical journal · 465 Citations
TLDR
Use of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria with routine microscopy, with basic training for clinical staff, did not in itself lead to any reduction in over-treatment for malaria.