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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

Both have a range of detection limits, which can be greatly dependent on operator. 3 thick and thin smears should be obtained at 12-24 hour intervals to fully rule out the possibility of malaria PCR is the most sensitive and specific test for malaria. 2016 Apr; 32(4): 227–231. vivax , P. malariae , and the less common P.

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The 79th Bubble Wrap x Bristol Royal Hospital For Children

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This study retrospectively identified 1,414 children, presenting to 15 UK EDs (2016 -2017), who had been screened for malaria. This was a secondary outcome embedded in the Travel Fever study – a multi-centre, retrospective diagnostic accuracy study for imported malaria. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2024 Jan 11:1-7. PMID: 38212934.