Adherence to national guidelines for the diagnosis and management of severe malaria: a nationwide, cross-sectional survey in Malawi, 2012 Article Swipe
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Cross-sectional study
Malaria
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Parasitology
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Monica P. Shah
,
Melissa Briggs‐Hagen
,
Jobiba Chinkhumba
,
Andy Bauleni
,
Alfred Chalira
,
Dubulao Moyo
,
Wilfred Dodoli
,
Misheck Luhanga
,
John Sande
,
Doreen Ali
,
Julie Gutman
,
Don P. Mathanga
,
Kim A. Lindblade
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· 2016
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-016-1423-2
· OA: W2481822534
YOU?
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· 2016
· Open Access
·
· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-016-1423-2
· OA: W2481822534
A majority of patients diagnosed with severe malaria received the recommended IV therapy in accordance with national treatment guidelines. However, the inconsistencies between diagnosis of severe malaria and documentation of severe signs and symptoms highlight the need to improve healthcare worker recognition and documentation of severe signs and symptoms.
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