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'''1. Species-specific antigens:''' these detect individual malaria species< | '''1. Species-specific antigens:''' these detect individual malaria species< | ||
histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2): specific for ''P.falciparum'' - [[Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2)|Click for details]] | histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2): specific for ''P.falciparum'' - [[Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2)|Click for details]] | ||
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RDT Test antigens: advantages and disadvantages
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1. Species-specific antigens: these detect individual malaria species<
histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2): specific for P.falciparum - Click for details
Species-specific forms of lactate dehydrogenase: principally either P.falciparum or P.vivax Click for details
Pan-specific antigens: these detect the presence of any malaria species [ Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) ] |