DK-German Medical Center
Kolula Pushta Main Road, Building 43
Kabul, Afghanistan
Serving you since Feb. 2005
Afghanistan has the world’s third-highest malaria burden. Of the five species malaria parasites, Plasmodium falciparum is the most dangerous.
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In Afghanistan, 95% of malaria cases are attributed to Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.) and 5% to Plasmodium vivax (P.v.). Over 76% of Afghans live in at-risk areas.
We are offering the following Malaria tests:
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Thick & thin blood film
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HRP 2 / pLDH antigen test
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major public health challenge in Afghanistan.
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In the year 2018, 70,000 estimated people developed TB, among them 14,000 children. About 12,000 people die every year on Tuberculosis in Afghanistan.
We are offering the following Tuberculosis diagnostic:
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M. tuberculosis IgG, IgM, IgA antibodies
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Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux / PPD)
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Sputum smear testing (CDC compliant)
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PCR - GeneXpert® - MTB/RIF / Screening
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PCR - GeneXpert® - MTB/RIF Ultra / Follow up treatment
