Are rapid diagnostic tests reliable for the detection of malaria in the emergency department?
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The authors conducted a systematic review to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria in febrile adults from malaria-endemic regions. Out of 138 papers identified through database searches, six met the inclusion criteria for analysis. The review aims to determine the reliability of RDTs in emergency department settings for malaria detection.
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