Quality control of malaria microscopy reveals misdiagnosed non-falciparum species and other microscopically detectable pathogens in Senegal

• Main Authors: Mamadou Alpha Diallo (Author), Khadim Diongue (Author), Mame Cheikh Seck (Author), Mouhamadou Ndiaye (Author), Ibrahima Diallo (Author), Younouss Diedhiou (Author), Tolla Ndiaye (Author), Yaye Die Ndiaye (Author), Aida Sadikh Badiane (Author), Daouda Ndiaye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In developing countries, malaria diagnosis relies on microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests. In Senegal, national malaria control program (NMCP) regularly conducts supervisory visits in health services where malaria microscopy is performed. In this study, expert microscopists asse...