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Genetic variation in histidine rich proteins among Indian Plasmodium falciparum population: possible cause of variable sensitivity of malaria rapid diagnostic tests.
Malaria journal - 28 Aug 2012
Kumar Navin, Singh Jai Pn, Pande Veena, Mishra Neelima, Srivastava Bina, Kapoor Ridhima, Valecha Neena, Anvikar Anupkumar R
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BACKGROUND: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have revolutionized the diagnosis of malaria. Among the various factors affecting RDTs sensitivity is genetic variation of the antigen used. The genetic variation in PfHRP2 and PfHRP3 proteins was studied among the Indian Plasmodium falciparum isolates. METHODS: One hundred and forty isolates of P. falciparum were collected from six geographical regions of India. Target...
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