Study highlights diagnostic shortcomings affecting malaria burden and species diversity in Senegal, suggesting public health implications.
The study highlights notable limitations and concerns for malaria diagnostic in Senegal, especially for microscopy-detectable P. falciparum parasitemia and non-falciparum infections. As malaria epidemiology trends shift toward mixed-species infections, the solely reliance on microscopy and RDT for the diagnosis of malaria may be critical since missed infections can lead to untreated cases and sustained transmission and impede elimination efforts.
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