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Malaria Diagnosis Across the International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research: Platforms, Performance, and Standardization

Malaria Diagnosis Across the International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research: Platforms, Performance, and Standardization

Kobayashi, Tamaki; Gamboa Vilela, Dionicia Baziliza; Ndiaye, Daouda; Cui, Liwang; Sutton, Patrick L.; Vinetz, Joseph Michael
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/5471
Date: 2015

Abstract:

Diagnosis is "the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something." When an individual with acute fever presents for clinical attention, accurate diagnosis leading to specific, prompt treatment often saves lives. As applied to malaria, not only individual patient diagnosis is important but also assessing population-level malaria prevalence using appropriate diagnostic methods is essential for public health purposes. Similarly, identifying (diagnosing) fake antimalarial medications prevents the use of counterfeit drugs that can have disastrous effects. Therefore, accurate diagnosis in broad areas related to malaria is fundamental to improving health-care delivery, informing funding agencies of current malaria situations, and aiding in the prioritization of regional and national control efforts. The International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMR), supported by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has collaborated on global efforts to improve malaria diagnostics by working to harmonize and systematize procedures across different regions where endemicity and financial resources vary. In this article, the different diagnostic methods used across each ICEMR are reviewed and challenges are discussed.

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