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[Diagnosis of Falciparum malaria by immunochromatographic test]
1Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine, Shanghai 200025.
Abstract
Aim:
To evaluate the applicability of rapid immunochromatographic test(ICT) for diagnosing falciparum malaria in outpatient clinics in endemic area.
Methods:
With thick blood smear method as control, ICT was used for the detection of P. falciparum.
Results:
The sensitivity and specificity of ICT in detecting P. falciparum was 94.7% and 90.3%, respectively. No cross-reaction with P. vivax was found (P > 0.05).
Conclusion:
ICT is much more rapid and simple than thick blood smear method for the diagnosis of falciparum malaria, and can be applied in the outpatient clinics in endemic area.