Comparison of an Immuno-chromatographic Technique-based Kit (Malaria Card) with Microscopy for Rapid Diagnosis of Malaria in and Around Loni, Maharashtra.
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2011-06
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Although Plasmodium vivax is the major species responsible for malaria
in most parts of India, P. falciparum infections have now increasingly
been reported from some parts of India. A study was therefore,
undertaken to compare immuno-chromatographic technique (ICT)
based Malaria card test with microscopic examination of peripheral
blood film in diagnosis of malaria in and around Loni, Maharashtra. A
total of 143 (about 24%) samples of 590 febrile patients tested were
detected positive for malarial infection- 74 samples for P. vivax (approx.
52%) and 69 for P. falciparum (approx. 48%). With Malaria card test, the
sensitivity and specificity of 93.8% and 92.6% were recorded for P. vivax
and 95.2% and 95.5% for P. falciparum, respectively. Therefore, the test is
a valuable adjunct in an emergency for rapid diagnosis of malaria,
though microscopy remains the mainstay for routine use in countries,
like India.
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Malaria, peripheral blood film, Malaria card, Comparison
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Gupta Ashok K. Comparison of an Immuno-chromatographic Technique-based Kit (Malaria Card) with Microscopy for Rapid Diagnosis of Malaria in and Around Loni, Maharashtra. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 2011 Jun; 43(2): 121-125.