Infectious Diseases Rapid Diagnostic Testing Wellness 
Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
With concern for malaria, it is very important to identify who is non-immune and semi-immune as this can affect both the timeframe for illness after departure from the endemic country as well as severity of illness. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease 44 (2021) 102196. Third times the charm!
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.
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