A Novel 12.6-kDa Protein of Leishmania donovani for the Diagnosis of Indian Visceral Leishmaniasis

摘要

BackgroundFor the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), rK39 antigen-based rapid test is widely used. Unfortunately, up to 32% healthy individuals from endemic region test positive with this antigen. There is an urgent need to search for a more specific antigen with sensitivity similar to rK39.