2000 Rapid Diagnostic Testing Seizures 
Mind The Bleep
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Investigations EDTA blood (ie an FBC bottle) should be sent urgently for thick and thin films Most laboratories will also perform a rapid diagnostic test (lateral flow), which has quite good sensitivity for P falciparum and reasonable sensitivity for P vivax If the rapid test is negative, consider alternative differentials (e.g.
EMDocs
MARCH 11, 2024
16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures. Risk Factors for Severe Cholera among Children under Five in Rural and Urban Bangladesh, 2000–2008: A Hospital-Based Surveillance Study.
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