A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Rickettsia felis
Rickettsia felis is a vector-borne pathogen that causes flea-borne spotted fever in both humans and animals. Common symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle pain, and the causative agent is transmitted through the bites of infected fleas. Detection of Rickettsia felis is crucial in the veterinary and human healthcare sectors to prevent the spread of the disease and provide timely treatment.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Rickettsia felis allows for accurate and sensitive detection of this pathogen, enabling early intervention and control measures. Timely detection of Rickettsia felis is essential in preventing the spread of the disease, reducing the impact on public health, and ensuring effective treatment outcomes in both animals and humans.
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Contents
Internal extraction control primer/probe
qPCR MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
Internal extraction control (DNA)
ROX passive reference
Technical specification
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Internal Control: VIC/HEX labelled
Product variants
YS-qP-IC-R.felis-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. Molecular detection of Rickettsia felis in common fleas in Greece and comparative evaluation of genotypic methods. ; Dougas G et al. ; 2021 Jan ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33217484/
2. Molecular detection of Rickettsia felis and Candidatus Rickettsia asemboensis in fleas from human habitats, Asembo, Kenya. ; Dougas G et al. ; 2013 Aug ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23675818/
3. Growth of Rickettsia felis in Drosophila melanogaster S2 cells. ; Dougas G et al. ; 2014 Feb ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24528095/
Pseudonyms
Cat scratch fever; Flea-borne spotted fever; Bazillian typhus; Rickettsia henselae