Product Overview
| Background | Infection with Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli) presents with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including asymptomatic carriage, nonbloody diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, the hemolytic-uremic syndrome, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Not only is E. coli O157:H7 an important agent for hemorrhagic colitis, it is also one of the leading causes of bacterial diarrhea. Transmission of E. coli O157:H7 is primarily food-borne. Undercooked meat is the most common culprit, dairy products and secondary person-to-person spread are also important. The organism produces at least two Shiga-like toxins. These toxins are thought to have direct pathogenic significance in E. coli O157:H7 infection. This infection is usually diagnosed from a positive stool culture, from the presence of Shiga toxins, or both. Timely collection (within 7 days of illness onset) of a stool sample for culture is imperative for a high recovery rate. |
| Description | The Rapid Campylobacter is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Campylobacter in feces specimens, which might be useful for the diagnosis of campylobacteriosis. |
| Source | Stool, Food |
| Size | 20T |
| Components | 1. Card tests 2. Instructions for use 3. Specimen collection vial with buffer |
| Storage | Store at 15-25°C, DO NOT FREEZE or use beyond the expiration date. The shelf life is 36 months. |
Restrictions
For Research Use Only.