Which one of the following is detected by the antigen detection test used for the diagnosis of P. falciparum malaria –
Correct Answer: Histidine-Rich-Protein II (HRP-II)
Description: Antigen detection tests [Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) or Immunochromatographic tests (ICTs)
Rapid and simple but less sensitive, costly and may give false +ve in RA factor +ve cases
pLDH and Aldolase: Common to all Plasmodium species
HRP-2 Ag detection: Specific for P.falciparum
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