Rapid diagnostic tests to detect asymptomatic malaria in primary health care facilities in hypoendemic areas

• Authors: Siahaan Lambok , Alrasyid Harun , Akbari Ratna , Eyanoer Putri , Panggabean Merina , Panggabean Yoan
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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eve; RDTs; asymptomatic malaria; PHC.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2016
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 470-472

Contributors

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Siahaan Lambok

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Alrasyid Harun

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Akbari Ratna

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Eyanoer Putri

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Panggabean Merina

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Panggabean Yoan

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