Weak positive band by immunochromatographic test in pregnancy-associated malaria: A diagnostic dilemma

Weak positive band by immunochromatographic test in pregnancy-associated malaria: A diagnostic dilemma

[...]the QBC is found to be negative for all the parasitic forms as well as the pigment containing mononuclear cell, which persists for few days after clearance of parasites. [...]we suggest, during pregnancy, blood sample with weak positive band by ICT strip should be confirmed by another method (i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of medical microbiology 2013-10, Vol.31 (4), p.418-419
Hauptverfasser: Mohapatra, S, Deb, M, Samantaray, JC, Ghosh, A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
False Positive Reactions
Female
Humans
Immunochromatography - methods
Malaria
Malaria - diagnosis
Microscopy
Mortality
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:[...]the QBC is found to be negative for all the parasitic forms as well as the pigment containing mononuclear cell, which persists for few days after clearance of parasites. [...]we suggest, during pregnancy, blood sample with weak positive band by ICT strip should be confirmed by another method (i.e., microscopy or molecular method) before a malaria diagnosis is made.
ISSN:0255-0857
1998-3646
DOI:10.4103/0255-0857.118886