A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Rickettsia rickettsii
Rickettsia rickettsii is a tick-borne pathogen that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever in humans and can lead to severe illness if not treated promptly. It is important to detect this pathogen early in both the human and veterinary sectors to prevent the progression of symptoms, which include fever, rash, headache, and muscle aches.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Rickettsia rickettsii allows for sensitive and specific detection of this pathogen, enabling quick and accurate diagnosis. Early detection of this target can lead to timely treatment, preventing further complications and reducing the impact on both human and animal health.
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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
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.ricke-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. A real-time PCR assay for detection of Rickettsia rickettsii to aid in vivo infection monitoring. ; Stoll IM et al. ; 2026 Jun ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42114410/
2. Regulator of Actin-Based Motility (RoaM) Downregulates Actin Tail Formation by Rickettsia rickettsii and Is Negatively Selected in Mammalian Cell Culture. ; Stoll IM et al. ; 2022 Apr 26 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35285700/
3. Confirming Rickettsia rickettsii as the etiological agent of lethal spotted fever group rickettsiosis in human patients from Espírito Santo state, Brazil. ; Stoll IM et al. ; 2018 Mar ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29371125/
Pseudonyms
Rocky Mountain spotted fever; Rickettsia rickettsii; RMSF; Tick fever; Tick typhus; Sao Paulo fever; Tobia fever; Fiebre manchada; Fiebre maculosa