False positives, however, may misdirect the treatment of people who are suffering from other fevers.They also waste drugs in a way that poor countries can ill afford.

• 不过，如果结果是假阳性，也会造成对罹患其他发热疾病的患者治疗不当，在某种程度上还会造成药品浪费，加重穷国负担。