Solution reagent kit virellaTropica 1

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The virellaTropica 1 real time RT-PCR is an assay for the detection of the RNA from Zika Virus, Chikungunya Virus, Dengue Viruses 1-4 and Yellow Fever Virus extracted from clinical specimens (e.g. blood samples, serum samples, urine samples) using real time PCR microplate systems. 2 Pathogen Information Zika Virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes in tropical regions. But it can also be transmitted through sexual intercourse. The incubation period of Zika Virus disease is not clear, but is likely to be a few days. The symptoms are similar to other arbovirus infections such as Dengue Viruses, West Nile Virus and others and include fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache. These symptoms are usually mild, require no specific treatment and last for 2 to 7 days. Currently no vaccine against the Zika Virus is available. There is scientific consensus that Zika Virus is a cause of microcephaly in the unborn child and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Links to other neurological complications are also being investigated. Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. The disease mostly occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. However, a major outbreak in 2015 affected several countries of the Region of the Americas. After the bite of an infected mosquito, onset of illness occurs usually between 4 and 8 days but can range from 2 to 12 days. The disease shares some clinical signs with Dengue and Zika, and can be misdiagnosed in areas where they are common. It causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash.