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These results provide evidence that HRP2 clearance has generally been underestimated, as the antigen remains detectable in capillary blood for up to 28 days following successful treatment, influencing RDT-based assessment following a malaria treatment for weeks. A better understanding of the HRP2 clearance dynamics is critical for guiding the diagnosis of malaria when relying on RDTs.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>IMPORTANCE<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Detecting\n                      <jats:italic>Plasmodium falciparum<\/jats:italic>\n                      , the parasite responsible for the severest form of malaria, typically involves microscopy, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), or rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) targeting the histidine-rich protein 2 or 3 (HRP2\/3). While microscopy and PCR quickly turn negative after the infection is cleared, HRP2 remains detectable for a prolonged period. The exact duration of HRP2 persistence had not been well defined. Our study in Gabon tracked HRP2 levels over 4 weeks, resulting in a new model for antigen clearance. We discovered that a two-compartment model accurately predicts HRP2 levels, revealing an initial rapid reduction followed by a much slower elimination phase that can take several weeks. 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