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First field trial of an immunoradiometric assay for the detection of malaria sporozoites in mosquitoes

Journal Article · · Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6053530
An immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) using a monoclonal antibody to the major surface protein of Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites was used to assess the P. falciparum sporozoite rate in a West African population of Anopheles gambiae (s.1.). Unlike current dissection techniques, the IRMA could detect sporozoite antigen in dried as well as fresh mosquitoes. In a controlled comparison, the sensitivity of the IRMA was comparable that of the dissection technique. Additionally, the IRMA was species specific and quantitative. Sensitivity of the assay was sufficient to detect sporozoite infections resulting from the development of a single oocyst.
Research Organization:
National Inst. of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, MD
OSTI ID:
6053530
Journal Information:
Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg.; (United States) Vol. 33:4; ISSN AJTHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English