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Monkeypox Alert!

Monkeypox is a zoonosis first described in a human patient in 1970, when the virus was isolated from a 9-month-old patient with smallpox suspicion in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a neglected endemic zoonotic disease in the tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa. In 2003, the first outbreak of Monkeypox virus [...]

By |2022-08-05T08:18:58+00:00August 5th, 2022|Sin categoría|Comments Off on Monkeypox Alert!

New SARS-CoV-2 Variants II RT-PCR assay

New Real-time PCR kit for the qualitative detection of RNA from genetic mutations in the S gene (P681R, L452R and E484Q) in positive SARS-CoV-2 respiratory samples. Despite the slow evolutionary rate of SARS-CoV-2 relative to other RNA viruses, its massive and rapid transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic has enabled it to acquire significant genetic diversity [...]

By |2021-07-13T14:30:23+00:00July 13th, 2021|Sin categoría|Comments Off on New SARS-CoV-2 Variants II RT-PCR assay

New qPCR assay for Tuberculosis

The new Vitassay qPCR MTBC/NTM assay is intended for use in the diagnosis of the M. tuberculosis complex (MTBC), the genus mycobacterium, and the specie M. tuberculosis infections alongside clinical data of the patient and other laboratory tests outcomes. Tuberculosis mostly affects adults in their most productive years. However, all age groups are at risk. [...]

By |2020-10-19T11:11:04+00:00October 19th, 2020|Sin categoría|Comments Off on New qPCR assay for Tuberculosis

New Vitassay qPCR assay: Vaginosis

The new Vitassay Real-Time PCR kit allows the qualitative detection and differentiation of Candida albicans, Gardnerella vaginalis and/or Trichomonas vaginalis in human samples. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a commonly diagnosed vaginitis. Symptoms are nonspecific and include vaginal discharge, soreness, irritation, burning, and dyspareunia. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is relatively common with 75% of women experiencing at least one [...]

By |2020-10-19T10:12:18+00:00September 10th, 2020|Sin categoría|Comments Off on New Vitassay qPCR assay: Vaginosis

New available qPCR Kits

The new qPCR kits are now available: Vancomycin Resistance BK & JC Virus Vitassay qPCR Vancomycin Resistance is a Real-Time PCR kit for the qualitative detection and differentiation of vanA and vanB genes associated with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in clinical samples. Vitassay qPCR BK & JC allows the detection and differentiation of BK and JC [...]

By |2020-05-19T06:27:57+00:00May 19th, 2020|Sin categoría|Comments Off on New available qPCR Kits

Now available: SARS-CoV-2

Real-time PCR kit for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples. Vitassay qPCR SARS-CoV-2 allows the qualitative detection of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by real-time RT-PCR in clinical samples. This test is intended to be used for research purposes, without any medical objective is not regarded as devices for performance evaluation. Vitassay qPCR SARS-CoV-2 [...]

By |2020-03-04T08:39:49+00:00March 2nd, 2020|Sin categoría|Comments Off on Now available: SARS-CoV-2