Field evaluation of the novel One Step Malaria Pf and Pf/Pv rapid diagnostic tests and the proportion of HRP-2 gene deletion identified on samples collected in the Pwani region, Tanzania

Field evaluation of the novel One Step Malaria Pf and Pf/Pv rapid diagnostic tests and the proportion of HRP-2 gene deletion identified on samples collected in the Pwani region, Tanzania

Abstract Background Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) have played an important role in the early detection of clinical malaria in an endemic area. While several mRDTs are currently on the market, the availability of mRDTs with high sensitivity and specificity will merit the fight against malari...

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Main Authors: Zena E. Mwangonela, Young Ye, Qin Rachel, Hajirani M. Msuya, Tunu G. Mwamlima, Sarah S. Mswata, Prosper P. Chaki, Ester G. Kimaro, Clement N. Mweya, Maxmillian G. Mpina, Grace W. Mwangoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-02-01
Series:Bulletin of the National Research Centre
Subjects:
Malaria
Rapid diagnostic test
Sensitivity
Specificity
HRP-2 gene deletion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-023-00992-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-023-00992-4

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