Malarial Antigen (Vivax & Falciparum) Detection near me in Mumbai

The malarial falciparum and vivax antigen test detects malaria antigens in the blood sample. Malaria is an infectious disease which is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is caused of infection is a species of the Plasmodium parasite. P. falciparum infections are associated with cerebral malaria and drug resistance whereas P. vivax infection is associated with a high rate of infectivity and relapse. Your doctor may recommend this test if you suffer from symptoms like fever, headache, shaking chills, and vomiting. A positive result indicates infection with the parasite while a negative result is suggestive of no infection.