Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 31, 2023

Article 1: Does rapid diagnostic testing for Malaria work? A Diagnostic Accuracy Study to Evaluate Standard Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Alone to Safely Rule Out Imported Malaria in Children Presenting to UK Emergency Departments. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2023 May 31;12(5):290-297.

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MARCH 11, 2024

16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Rehydration therapy for patients with cholera should include volume resuscitation and electrolyte repletion. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 13 Dark-field microscopy can be used to rapidly detect V. 2013;8(1):e54395.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. BMC Pediatr. ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour. Intravenous (IV) crystalloids, IV paracetamol (acetaminophen), and IV dextrose are administered.

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