Monkeypox virus antigen detection kit (Immunochromatography) – Macro & Micro-Test

Product name

Monkeypox virus antigen detection kit (Immunochromatography)

Certificate

CE

Epidemiology

Monkeypox (MP) is an acute zoonotic infectious disease caused by Monkeypox Virus (MPV). MPV is round-bricked or oval in shape, and is a double-stranded DNA virus with a length of about 197Kb^[1]. The disease is mainly transmitted by animals, and humans could become infected by being bitten by infected animals or by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and rash of infected animals. The virus can also be transmitted between people, primarily through respiratory droplets during prolonged, direct face-to-face contact or through direct contact with a patient’ s body fluids or contaminated objects^[2-3]. The clinical symptoms of monkeypox infection in humans are similar to those of smallpox, generally after a 12-day incubation period, appearing fever, headache, muscle and back pain, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and discomfort. The rash appears after 1-3 days of the fever, usually first on the face, but also in other parts. The disease course generally lasts 2-4 weeks, and the mortality rate is 1%-10%. Lymphadenopathy is one of the main differences between this disease and smallpox^[4].

Features

● Rapid: Read results within 15 minutes
● Easy to use: Only 3 steps
● Convenient: No instrument
● Room temperature: Transportation & storage at 4-30℃ for 24 months
● Accuracy: High sensitivity & specificity

Technical Parameters

Work Flow

● Rash fluid

● Throat swab

● Read the results (15-20 mins)

Precautions:
1. Do not read the result after 20 mins.
2. After opening, please use the product within 1 hour.
3. Please add samples and buffers in strict accordance with the instructions.
4. The reagents in the sample preservation solution contain a few of preservatives that may cause skin and eye irritation. If this solution comes into contact with skin or eyes, wash or rinse with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice or see a doctor.

Main Components

Reference

[1] Arita I, Jezek Z, Khodakevich L, et al. Human monkeypox: a newly emerged orthopoxvirus zoonosis in the tropical rain forests of Africa[J]. Am J Trop Med Hyg 1985 Jul;34(4):781-789.
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Human monkeypox-Kasai Oriental, Zaire, 1996-1997.MMWR. 1997, 46:304-307.
[3] Beer EM, Rao VB. A systematic review of the epidemiology of human monkeypox outbreaks and implications for outbreak strategy. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2019 10;13(10).
[4] Jezek Z, Marennikova SS, Mutumbo M, et al. Human monkeypox: a study of 2,510 contacts of 214 patients. J Infect Dis 1986 Oct;154(4).