Sequence variation does not confound the measurement of plasma PfHRP2 concentration in African children presenting with severe malaria

Sequence variation does not confound the measurement of plasma PfHRP2 concentration in African children presenting with severe malaria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> histidine-rich protein PFHRP2 measurement is used widely for diagnosis, and more recently for severity assessment in falciparum malaria. The <it>Pfhrp2</it> gene is highly polymo...

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Main Authors: Ramutton Thiranut, Hendriksen Ilse CE, Mwanga-Amumpaire Juliet, Mtove George, Olaosebikan Rasaq, Tshefu Antoinette K, Onyamboko Marie A, Karema Corine, Maitland Kathryn, Gomes Ermelinda, Gesase Samwel, Reyburn Hugh, Silamut Kamolrat, Chotivanich Kesinee, Promnares Kamoltip, Fanello Caterina I, von Seidlein Lorenz, Day Nicholas PJ, White Nicholas J, Dondorp Arjen M, Imwong Mallika, Woodrow Charles J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Falciparum
Severe
Africa
Histidine-rich protein
Tandem repeat
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/276

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