A blood smear is used to test for malaria. This is a basic blood test. A small sample of blood from the patient is placed on a slide. After that, a lab professional inspects the slide for parasites. A rapid diagnostic test can also be used to look for parasite proteins. This test can provide faster results than a Blood Smear, however, a blood smear will still be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Blood smear tests
The most reliable and easy way to diagnose malaria is with a blood smear test. It takes less than an hour. It will inform doctors about the type of Plasmodium that caused the infection and the number parasites. Blood smears can also determine if the patient has a more severe form of malaria, which will require a different treatment than malaria caused by other species.
Rapid diagnostic tests
A new rapid diagnostic malaria test was developed in Kenya to improve global health. The Kenya Medical Research Institute has developed this test, which is an affordable option to costly laboratory tests. This state-owned institute is responsible for human health research. It was established in 1980 and has become a leading global and regional institute for health research. The institute is committed to innovation and capacity building to achieve its mission of improving human health.
PCR test
Malaria, Covid-19 and other parasites share many symptoms. This can lead to misdiagnosis. A PCR test can help confirm the diagnosis.
OptiMAL-IT assay
The OptiMAL-IT malaria test is a rapid diagnostic test for malaria that detects the Plasmodium LDH protein. It was tested against thin blood smears as well as microscopic examinations of thicker blood smears. This test is a good alternative to microscopy for malaria diagnosis.
XW-P07 assay
The XW–P07 malaria test is an immunoassay. It detects two protein, P. falciparum -specific HRP2 & P. vivax -specific pLDH in five milliliters. The test is expected to decrease the rejection of blood donors. The assay is carried out in a CLIA certified laboratory.
BinaxNOW assay
BinaxNOW malaria testing detects antibodies in whole blood that are specific to Plasmodium flaciparum parasites. It takes only 20 minutes. It can also detect the pan-Plasmodium enzyme Aldolase. This test has been approved by FDA and can be used to diagnose malaria in humans. However, this test cannot replace microscopy to diagnose malaria.
FAQ
What is an infectious disease?
An infectious disease is caused by germs (bacteria, viruses, or parasites). Infectious diseases spread quickly through close contact. Examples include measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), chickenpox, strep throat, tuberculosis, influenza, polio, hepatitis A and B, HIV/AIDS, herpes simplex virus, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
What are the services of health care?
A health care provider is a medical institution that offers healthcare services for patients. A hospital is an example of a healthcare facility. It usually includes many departments such as the emergency department, intensive care unit, operating room, pharmacy, outpatient clinics, etc.
What does "public health" actually mean?
Public Health is the protection and improvement of the health of the community. Public health is the prevention of disease, injury, disability, promotion of good health, adequate nutrition, and control over communicable and environmental hazards as well behavioral risks.
How can we improve the quality of our health care system
We can improve our healthcare system by ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality health care, regardless where they live or how much insurance they have.
We should ensure that all children receive necessary vaccinations, so they don't develop preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
We must continue to work towards reducing the cost of health care while ensuring that it remains accessible for all.
Statistics
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- Over the first twenty-five years of this transformation, government contributions to healthcare expenditures have dropped from 36% to 15%, with the burden of managing this decrease falling largely on patients. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The health share of the Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching 19.9 percent of GDP by 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Healthcare Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. (bls.gov)
- Consuming over 10 percent of [3] (en.wikipedia.org)
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What are the 4 Health Systems?
The healthcare system is complex and includes many organizations, such as hospitals, clinics. pharmaceutical companies. insurance providers. government agencies. public health officials.
The ultimate goal of the project was to create an infographic that would help people to better understand the US health system.
These are the key points
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The GDP accounts for 17% of healthcare spending, which amounts to $2 trillion annually. This is nearly twice the amount of the entire defense spending budget.
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Medical inflation reached 6.6% last year, higher than any other consumer category.
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Americans spend 9% on average for their health expenses.
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There were more than 300 million Americans without insurance as of 2014.
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Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been passed into law, it is not yet fully implemented. There are still many gaps in coverage.
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A majority believe that the ACA must be improved.
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The US spends the most money on healthcare in the world than any other country.
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Affordable healthcare for all Americans would reduce the cost of healthcare by $2.8 trillion per year.
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Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers pay 56% of healthcare expenses.
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The top three reasons people aren't getting insured include not being financially able ($25 billion), having too much time to look for insurance ($16.4 trillion), and not knowing what it is ($14.7 billion).
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There are two types, HMO (health maintenance organization), and PPO (preferred providers organization).
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Private insurance covers most services, including doctors, dentists, prescriptions, physical therapy, etc.
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Public programs provide hospitalization, inpatient surgery, nursing home care, long-term health care, and preventive services.
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Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to senior citizens. It pays for hospital stays and skilled nursing facility stays.
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Medicaid is a federal-state program that provides financial aid to low-income families and individuals who earn too little to be eligible for other benefits.