Gastrointestinal infection test kit RIDA®UNITY

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For in vitro diagnostic use. The RIDA®UNITY Viral Stool Panel II test, performed on the RIDA®UNITY platform, is a multiplex real-time RT-PCR for the direct qualitative detection and differentiation of rotavirus RNA, astrovirus RNA, and adenovirus 40/41 DNA in untreated stool samples from persons with signs and symptoms of acute gastroenteritis. The RIDA®UNITY Viral Stool Panel II test is intended to support the differential diagnosis of viral infections (rotavirus, adenovirus 40/41, and astrovirus) in patients with symptoms of gastroenteritis in connection with other clinical and laboratory findings. Negative results do not rule out infection with rotavirus, adenovirus 40/41 or astrovirus, and should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis. The product is intended for professional use. General information: Diarrheal diseases are a significant health problem and cause approximately 1.7 billion cases per year in children worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), these diseases are the second leading cause of death with approximately 525,000 deaths per year in children under 5 years, especially in developing countries. Rotaviruses, adenoviruses, and astroviruses number among the causes of diarrheal disease. Rotaviruses are one of the leading causes of severe gastroenteritis, especially among children under 5 years. Even though a rotavirus vaccine is available, rotaviruses still cause more than 200,000 deaths a year worldwide.