Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay intended for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against Echinococcus in human serum or plasma (citrate, heparin).
- Ready-to-use, color-coded reagents, and breakable strip plates
- Standardized methods suitable for automated procedures
- CE-IVD
Clinical background
Disease: E. granulosus: Cystic Echinococcosis (Cystic Hydatid Disease, CHD) E. multilocularis: Alveolar Echinococcosis (Alveolar Hydatid Disease, AHD)
Symptoms: (Depends on localization size, and number of cysts) Liver: Upper abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, cholestasis, jaundice, etc. Lungs: Thoracic pains, cough, expectoration, dyspnea, etc. CNS: Neurological symptoms
Mechanism of Infection: Hand-to-mouth transmission. Infection by oral uptake of eggs. e.g.: contaminated wild berries.
Source: manufacturer product information, Gold Standard Diagnostics Frankfurt GmbH.
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