Profile and determinants of delayed care-seeking and diagnosis among patients with imported malaria: a retrospective study in China, 2014 –2021

ConclusionsBased on this study ’s findings, we strongly advocate for improved access to quality healthcare to reduce the rate of misdiagnosis at the first visit. Infections caused by non-P. falciparum species should be highlighted, and more sensitive and specific point-of-care detection methods for non-P. falciparum species should be developed and implemented. In addition, education programs should be enhanced to reach target populations at risk of malaria infection. All these factors may reduce delayed care-seeking and diagnosis of imported malaria.Graphical Abstract
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research