Anvisa recommends caution when reading rapid tests for diagnosing malaria

On June 5, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) issued an update regarding Anvisa recommends caution when reading rapid tests for diagnosing malaria. The agency published a safety report on the risk of false-negative results in rapid tests for malaria diagnosis, particularly in patients with confirmed infections. This is due to weak line detection in individuals with subsequently confirmed infection.