Self-use of rapid tests for malaria diagnosis by tourists.
In a survey among febrile European tourists in Kenya, only 68% were able to carry out immunochromatographic dipstick tests for detection of Plasmodium falciparum antigen correctly, and ten of 11 with malaria failed to diagnose themselves correctly. Rapid tests for self-diagnosis by tourists cannot be recommended without appropriate training before departure.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya; D016778:Malaria, Falciparum / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012648:Self Care; D014195:Travel
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic