Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of The Carestart Malaria Hrp2 And Pldh/hrp2 Combo Compared To Microscopy In The Diagnosis Of Malaria

.CHAPTER ONE1.0     INTRODUCTIONMalaria is a life-threatening illness, that has continued to pose public health challenges. It affects millions of people all around the globe especially, in Africa, Asia and South America. Malaria is currently endemic in over 100 countries with 3 billion people at risk of infection and around 225 million cases in 2009, leading to approximately 781,000 deaths (WHO, 2010). Malaria has remained a major public health problem in Nigeria, and is responsible for 30% childhood and 11% maternal mortality (FMoH, 2005). It accounts for 300,000 deaths e…