Overdiagnosis of malaria in patients with severe febrile illness in Tanzania: a prospective study
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine · University of London · +2 more institutions
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Abstract
Objective
To study the diagnosis and outcomes in people admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of severe malaria in areas with differing intensities of malaria transmission.
Design
Prospective observational study of children and adults over the course a year.
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Authors
12- HRHugh ReyburnCorresponding
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
- RMRedepmta Mbatia
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
- CDChris Drakeley
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
- ICIlona Carneiro
University of London, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
- EMEmmanuel Mwakasungula
National Institute for Medical Research
Topics & keywords
Topics
Keywords
- Medicine
- Malaria
- Pediatrics
- Tanzania
- Prospective cohort study
- Respiratory distress
- Surgery
- Immunology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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