Bordetella pertussis

Bordetella pertussis

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Bordetella pertussis

Bordetella pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial pathogen that primarily affects the respiratory system. The symptoms include severe coughing fits, often accompanied by a distinctive 'whooping' sound, and can be especially dangerous for infants and young children. It is important to detect this pathogen early in human healthcare settings to prevent outbreaks and potential severe complications.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Bordetella pertussis allows for rapid and highly sensitive detection of the pathogen, enabling healthcare professionals to quickly diagnose and treat patients. Early detection of this target is crucial to prevent the spread of whooping cough, especially in vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. Additionally, timely detection can help reduce the economic burden of managing outbreaks and ensuring public health safety.

Technical specification

Target Gene(s):downstream of GAF domain-containing protein gene
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled

Contents

Target Specific primer/probe
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference

User Guides

  Handbook - lyophilised format

  Handbook - frozen format

Product variants

YSL-qP-EC-B.pertu-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-EC-B.pertu-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

whooping cough; croup; pertussis; bordetella pertussis; parapertussis; kennel cough; moon cough; the 100-day cough; the cough of 100 days.

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