Global sequence variation in the histidine-rich proteins 2 and 3 of <it>Plasmodium falciparum: </it>implications for the performance of malaria rapid diagnostic tests

Global sequence variation in the histidine-rich proteins 2 and 3 of <it>Plasmodium falciparum: </it>implications for the performance of malaria rapid diagnostic tests

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Accurate diagnosis is essential for prompt and appropriate treatment of malaria. While rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) offer great potential to improve malaria diagnosis, the sensitivity of RDTs has been reported to be highly variable....

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Main Authors: Gamboa Dionicia, Echeverry Diego F, Djalle Djibrine, Cunningham Jane, Bell David, Barnwell John, Ariey Frederic, Albertini Audrey, Abdullah Salim, Chen Nanhua, Gatton Michelle, Pelecanos Anita, Ho Mei-Fong, Baker Joanne, Hii Jeffery, Kyaw Myat, Luchavez Jennifer, Membi Christopher, Menard Didier, Murillo Claribel, Nhem Sina, Ogutu Bernhards, Onyor Pamela, Oyibo Wellington, Wang Shan, McCarthy James, Cheng Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/129

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