Examining appropriate diagnosis and treatment of malaria: availability and use of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based combination therapy in public and private health facilities in south east Nigeria.
作者： Benjamin SC Uzochukwu , Lausdeus O Chiegboka , Chibuike Enwereuzo , Usonwanne Nwosu , David Okorafor
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摘要: Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) have been widely advocated by government the international community as cost-effective tools for diagnosis treatment of malaria. ACTs are now first line drug malaria in Nigeria RDTs introduced to bridge existing gaps proper diagnosis. However, it is not known how readily available these public private health facilities whether workers actually using them. Hence, this study investigated levels availability use facilities.
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