INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Zer Manufactures a wide range of one step in vitro
diagnostic tests for the detection of infectious diseases including:
· HIV I+II - a one step test for Professional, Laboratory and Research purposes, for visual qualitative detection of antibodies against HIV I + II in serum, plasma or whole blood samples. This test serves as a fast and easy to use initial screening test for large populations and should be confirmed by a supplemental assay such as a Western Blot test or other confirmatory test.
· H. Pylori - a rapid one step, visual test for the qualtitative detection of specific IgG to Helicobacter pylori in human serum or whole blood. The test aids in the diagnosis of H. Pylori infection, in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.
· Mononucleosis - detects human heterophile IM (IgM) antibodies in serum, plasma, or whole blood. Infectious Mononucleosis (IM) is an acute disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the most common symptoms being fatigue, pharyngitis, fever, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly and hepatitis. In 85 to 95% of the cases, one to three weeks after the onset of symptoms, heterophile antibodies (mainly of IgM class) appear in the patient?s serum and may be detected for over one year after the onset of illness.· Strep A - for the determination of Streptococcus Group A antigen in throat swab samples. The accurate diagnosis of Strep A is important not only because of their role in acute streptococcal pharyngitis and other pyogenic infections but also because of their association with poststreptococcal sequelae, specifically acute rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis.
· Strep B - a rapid one step test for the qualitative detection of Streptococcus Group B antigen from vaginal swab specimens. Group B streptococci are notable for their role in causing neonatal sepsis and meningitis.
· Malaria - a dipstrip test for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum in whole blood samples which cause Malaria infection in humans. Of four species of Plasmodium parasites, P. falciparum is the most prevalent and is responsible for most of the Malaria related fatalities worldwide. For successful treatment early detection is of primary importance.
· Dengue: - a rapid membrane screening test for the detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to dengue virus in serum or whole blood. The dengue virus belongs to the Flavavirus group and is commonly found in the tropics and in Australia. Dengue fever is transmitted by a day biting mosquito and symptoms are sudden fever, headache, pains in the back and limbs, lymphaderopathy and maculopapular rash, causing approximately 20,000 deaths annually.
· Tuberculosis - a rapid test for the detection of antibodies to tuberculosis in human serum or plasma. The test is to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is spread primarily through airborne transmission by aerosolized droplets during coughing, sneezing, or talking, especially in poorly ventilated areas.
· Hepatitis B - (HBsAg) - for the qualitative detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen in serum or plasma. The presence of HBsAg is an indication of an active Hepatitis B infection, either acute or chronic. In a typical Hepatitis B infection, HBsAg can be detected 2 to 4 weeks before the ALT level becomes abnormal and 3 to 5 weeks before symptoms or jaundice develops.
· Chlamydia -a one step test for the determination of Chlamydia antigen in endocervical, urethral, and male urine specimens. According to current estimates, 3 million individuals acquire a chlamydial infection each year in the United States alone.
· Syphilis - an initial screening test which aids in the diagnosis of syphilis by detecting antibodies to Treponema pallidum in human whole blood, serum or plasma. Syphilis is a complex venereal disease caused by infection with the bacterium T. pallidum and is passed through direct contact with a syphilis sore. Antibodies can be detected at the primary stage within 4-7 days after appearance of the sore.
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