Description
Borrelia Molecular Detection Kit | Borrelia species / B. burgdorferi Real-Time PCR Kit
Borrelia is a genus of Gram-negative spirochete bacteria that causes Borreliosis in humans and animals. Among the various species of this genus, Borrelia burgdorferi is the most well-known pathogenic species in humans and is the primary cause of Lyme Disease.
Transmission of Borrelia bacteria occurs mainly through the bite of hard-bodied ticks (Ixodidae family), particularly black-legged ticks or deer ticks. This infection is more prevalent in wooded and grassy areas.
Lyme disease consists of three clinical stages:
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Early stage (Flu-like stage): Mild fever, headache, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema chronicum migrans that appears as a bull’s-eye circular lesion.
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Second stage (Neurological symptoms): Involvement of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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Third stage (Joint manifestations): Onset of joint pain and inflammation, particularly in the knees.
Treatment of Lyme disease is typically performed with appropriate antibiotics. However, a small percentage of patients may experience symptoms such as chronic fatigue, muscle or joint pain months or years after treatment, known as Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, which does not indicate active infection.
Introduction of Borrelia species / B. burgdorferi Real-Time PCR Kit
ap-rad, utilizing Real-Time PCR technology and specific primer and probe design, has developed the Borrelia species / B. burgdorferi Real-Time PCR Kit for rapid, sensitive, and differential detection of various Borrelia species and specific differentiation of Borrelia burgdorferi in human samples.
This kit can accurately detect bacterial DNA in the early stages of infection and is highly suitable for use in molecular diagnostic laboratories, research centers, and epidemiological studies of tick-borne diseases.
