Fig. 2

Geometric mean parasite densities and 95% CI of P. falciparum in samples positive by PCR or HS-RDT or co-RDT (for studies which calculated parasite density). The PCR Limit of Detection-Quantification reported by the different studies was: 2–5 p/ul (Benin), 0.02 p/ul (Colombia(2)), 3.2 p/ul (Kenya(1))*. *based on reference publication (not in-house estimation). Number of P. falciparum positive PCR and HS-RDT and co-RDT (when available) samples respectively per study: Benin = 179 and 153 and 76, Colombia (2) = 38 and 24 and 20, Kenya (1) = 172 and 107