Non-Correlation Between Crp And Rapid Diagnostic Tests For Malaria Among Rural Population In Southern Uganda (Original Research Paper)

The correlation between CRP blood levels and clinical presentation of malaria or blood parasitemia diagnosed microscopically or by PCR is one of the most discussed topics in the field of tropical medicine and malaria diagnostics. In total, 650 patients from the Lake Victoria area, which is of high risk for malaria were included in this study. In patients with febrile episodes, CRP tests were done together with the RDT for malaria. In 239 cases with CRP positive malaria, only 119 (51%) showed RDT malaria positive. CRP does not correlate with proven RDT for malaria. Patients with fever due to infection caused by Pl. falciparum can be CRP negative and vice versa, CRP positive patients may have negative RDT for malaria.