Brian A Vesely, Qin Cheng
Malaria, caused by various species of the Plasmodium parasite, remains a significant health threat in most U.S. military regions-AFRICOM, CENT-COM, INDOPACOM, and SOUTHCOM-and although less prevalent, also poses periodic risks to military personnel in NORTHCOM through imported cases. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective malaria chemotherapy, and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have proven valuable in resource-poor settings and operational environments. The BinaxNow Malaria RDT is currently the sole U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved test for use on U...
October 1, 2023: MSMR