Widespread pfhrp2/3 deletions and HRP2-based false-negative results in southern Ethiopia

Widespread pfhrp2/3 deletions and HRP2-based false-negative results in southern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) play a significant role in expanding case management in peripheral healthcare systems. Histidine-rich protein-2 (HRP2) antigen detection RDTs are predominantly used to diagnose Plasmodium falciparum infection. However, the evolution and spread of P....

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Main Authors: Bacha Mekonen, Sisay Dugassa, Sindew Mekasha Feleke, Boja Dufera, Bedasa Gidisa, Aderaw Adamu, Aynalem Mandefro, Geremew Tasew, Lemu Golassa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Plasmodium falciparum
pfhrp2/3
Gene deletions
Health centers
PfHRP2-RDT
Southern Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04904-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04904-3

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