Central to the successful elimination of Background: Plasmodium falciparum malaria, are
tests with superior capability of diagnosing low-density parasitaemias. Empirical evidence …

Background: The first-line diagnosis of malaria in Mali is based on the use of rapid
diagnostic tests (RDT) that detect the Histidin Rich Protein 2 (HRP2) antigen specific to …

Diagnosis of malaria is a fundamental component of malaria case management.
Parasitological confirmation of malaria before treatment was recommended for endemic …

Background Malaria diagnosis in many malaria-endemic countries relies mainly on the use
of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). The majority of commercial RDTs used in Africa detect the …

The co-reactivity of the Plasmodium histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) and lactate
dehydrogenase (pLDH) in malaria rapid diagnosis tests (mRDTs) as a potential indicator of …

Background Parasite-based diagnosis of malaria by microscopy requires laboratory skills
that are generally unavailable at peripheral health facilities. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) …

Background An accurate diagnosis is essential for the rapid and appropriate treatment of
malaria. The accuracy of the histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2)-based rapid diagnostic test …

Background Many national malaria elimination programmes (NMEP) are intensifying
campaigns for malaria control and elimination. However, these efforts are constrained by the …

Malaria remains a major public health challenge worldwide. In order to ensure a prompt and
accurate malaria diagnosis, the World Health Organization recommended the confirmatory …

Abstract Background. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) account for more than two-thirds of
malaria diagnoses in Africa. Deletions of the Plasmodium falciparum hrp2 (pfhrp2) gene …