Rapid gastrointestinal disease test GEVCH(O1)-602a

for antigenselectrolyteVibrio cholerae

The V. cholerae O1/O139 Antigen Combo Rapid Test is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative, presumptive detection of Vibrio cholerae O1 and/or O139 in human fecal specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Vibrio cholerae O1 and/or O139 infection. It is for professional in vitro diagnostic use only. Cholera epidemics, caused by V. cholerae serotype O1, continue to be a devastating disease of immense global significance in many developing countries. Clinically, cholera may range from asymptomatic colonization to severe diarrhea with massive fluid loss, leading to dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, and death. V. cholerae O1 cause this secretory diarrhea by colonization of the small intestine and production of a potent cholera toxin, Because of the clinical and epidemiological importance of cholera, it is critical to determine as quickly as possible whether or not the organism from a patient with watery diarrhea is positive for V. cholerae O1. A fast, simple and reliable method for detecting V. cholerae O1 is a great value for clinicians in managing the disease and for public health officials in instituting control measures. Cholera is an acute intestinal disease with watery diarrhea, vomiting, high dehydration, acidosis, and circulation disorders. The causative agent of cholera is a gram-negative bacterium, Vibrio cholerae and this is generally transmitted to humans via contaminated water and food. ​ ​