Navigating parasite antigen genetic diversity in the design of Plasmodium vivax serological exposure markers for malaria
Paolo Bareng, Keliang Wu, Eizo Takashima, Dionne C. Argyropoulos, Lauren Smith, Myo T. Naung, Ramin Mazhari, Kael L. Schoffer, Nicholas Kiernan‐Walker, Anju Abraham, Macie Lamont, Somya Mehra, Pailene S. Lim, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro, , Rhea J. Longley
This study evaluates how genetic diversity in Plasmodium vivax antigens affects serological markers for malaria exposure and finds that using multiple antigens can improve detection accuracy.
bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology