A cross-sectional survey of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in India using rapid diagnostic test and microscopy across 12 sites of varying transmission, 2023-2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In India, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax remain in circulation. Accurate detection of the parasite species remains crucial for prompt initiation of treatment and reducing onward transmission.

Methods

A cross-sectional study across 12 sites of varying malaria endemicities was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024. Febrile participants were tested for malaria using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and microscopy. Malaria positivity proportions along with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were presented separately by parasite species. The diagnostic performance of the RDT was compared against microscopy.

Results

A total of 10,290 febrile participants were tested by both RDT and microscopy: 1,516 (14.7%, 95% CI 7.7-21.8%) malaria cases were ident

SUBMITTER: Dahal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581485 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature