DNA recovery from archived RDTs for genetic characterization of Plasmodium falciparum in a routine setting in Lambaréné, Gabon

TT Nguyen, B Nzigou Mombo, A Lalremruata… - Malaria Journal, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have been described as a source of
genetic material to analyse malaria parasites in proof-of-concept studies. The increasing use …

Rapid diagnostic tests for molecular surveillance of Plasmodium falciparum malaria -assessment of DNA extraction methods and field applicability

U Morris, B Aydin-Schmidt, D Shakely, A Mårtensson… - Malaria journal, 2013 - Springer
Background The need for new malaria surveillance tools and strategies is critical, given
improved global malaria control and regional elimination efforts. High quality Plasmodium …

DNA recovery from used malaria RDT to detect Plasmodium species and to assess Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity: a pilot study in Madagascar

VHI Andrianaranjaka, E Ravaoarisoa… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) are widely used for malaria diagnosis in
Madagascar, where Plasmodium falciparum is the predominant species. Molecular …

Utility of Plasmodium falciparum DNA from rapid diagnostic test kits for molecular analysis and whole genome amplification

S Srisutham, K Suwannasin, VB Mathema, K Sriprawat… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have become the most common
diagnostic tool for detection of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, in particular in remote areas …

[HTML][HTML] Analyzing deoxyribose nucleic acid from malaria rapid diagnostic tests to study Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity in Mali

C Nabet, S Doumbo, F Jeddi, I Sagara… - The American Journal …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
We evaluated the use of positive malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) to determine
genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum in Mali. Genetic diversity was assessed via …

Using rapid diagnostic tests as source of malaria parasite DNA for molecular analyses in the era of declining malaria prevalence

DS Ishengoma, S Lwitiho, RA Madebe, N Nyagonde… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Background Malaria prevalence has recently declined markedly in many parts of Tanzania
and other sub-Saharan African countries due to scaling-up of control interventions including …

Molecular quantification of Plasmodium parasite density from the blood retained in used RDTs

A Robinson, AO Busula, JK Muwanguzi, SJ Powers… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Most malaria-endemic countries are heavily reliant upon rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) for
malaria case identification and treatment. RDT previously used for malaria diagnosis can …

Analysis of nucleic acids extracted from rapid diagnostic tests reveals a significant proportion of false positive test results associated with recent malaria treatment

S Hosch, CA Yoboue, OT Donfack, EA Guirou… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Background Surveillance programmes often use malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to
determine the proportion of the population carrying parasites in their peripheral blood to …

Proof of concept: used malaria rapid diagnostic tests applied for parallel sequencing for surveillance of molecular markers of anti-malarial resistance in Bissau, Guinea …

S Nag, J Ursing, A Rodrigues, M Crespo, C Krogsgaard… - Malaria Journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Large-scale surveillance of molecular markers of anti-malarial drug resistance
is an attractive method of resistance monitoring, to complement therapeutic efficacy studies …

Surveillance of Plasmodium falciparum pfcrt haplotypes in southwestern Uganda by high‐resolution melt analysis

K Kassaza, AC Long, JM McDaniels, M Andre… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Chloroquine (CQ) resistance is conferred by mutations in the Plasmodium
falciparum CQ resistance transporter (pfcrt). Following CQ withdrawal for anti-malarial …