A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Orientia tsutsugamushi
ORIENTIA TSUTSUGAMUSH: Orientia tsutsugamushi is the causative agent of scrub typhus, a potentially fatal disease transmitted by mites. Common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. Early detection of Orientia tsutsugamushi is crucial in the human health sector to prevent severe complications and reduce mortality rates.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Orientia tsutsugamushi allows for rapid and accurate identification of the pathogen, enabling quick diagnosis and treatment. Timely detection of Orientia tsutsugamushi can improve patient outcomes, prevent the spread of the disease, and ultimately save lives in both clinical and environmental settings.
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Contents
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference
Technical specification
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled
Product variants
YS-qP-EC-O.tsuts-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. Assessment of a Sensitive qPCR Assay Targeting a Multiple-Copy Gene to Detect Orientia tsutsugamushi DNA. ; Chao CC et al. ; 2019 Jul 31 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31370347/
2. Use of eschar swabbing for the molecular diagnosis and genotyping of Orientia tsutsugamushi causing scrub typhus in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. ; Chao CC et al. ; 2017 Feb ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28241043/
3. Performance of molecular and serologic tests for the diagnosis of scrub typhus. ; Chao CC et al. ; 2020 Nov ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33180784/
Pseudonyms
Orientia tsutsugamushi; Scrub typhus; Bush typhus; Tsutsugamushi disease; Rickettsia tsutsugamushi; Mite typhus; Chigger-borne typhus; Tropical typhus; Island disease; Japanese river fever; Summer flu.