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The risks of exclusive reliance on rapid diagnostic tests for malaria in Angola

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Malaria remains a major burden in Angola, where reliance on rapid diagnostic tests limits species identification and parasite quantification. Strengthening microscopy and integrating molecular diagnostics are essential to improve clinical management, surveillance capacity, and detection of emerging resistance.

Source: Pan African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2025.52.149.50378

Author: Hermenegildo Osvaldo Chitumba

Institutions: Universidade José Eduardo dos Santos, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $180