Algorithm Using a Rapid Diagnostic Test for the Management of Childhood Febrile Diseases.

"The interpretation of the two-step malaria RDT will be done as follow:~* PfHRP2(+)/pLDH(+): falciparum malaria or co-infection with non-falciparum malaria;~* PfHRP2(-)/pLDH(+): non-falciparum malaria or falciparum malaria with deletion of hrp2;~* PfHRP2(-)/pLDH(-): negative results~* PfHRP2(+)/pLDH(-): inconclusive results and information on previous antimalarial treatment is needed to differentiate:~Within the past 28 days:~* If previous antimalarial treatment is reported, the malaria diagnosis is reported as negative result. Nonetheless, the antimalarial treatment decision will be based on malaria microscopy;~* If previous antimalarial treatment is not reported, the malaria diagnosis is reported as positive result.~Other PoC tests for bacterial infections The two-step malaria RDT will be supported by PoC test listed above to diagnose bacterial or viral infection in all patients."