– The Mytest One Step Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) IgM Test is a rapid immunochromatography assay for the detection of IgM antibodies to JE virus in human whole blood, serum or plasma
– The assay is used as a screening test for JEV infection and as an aid for diagnosis of infections in conjunction with other criteria
– The JEV is an infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus
– It is generally spread by mosquitoes, specifically those of the Culex type
– It can be diagnosed based on blood or cerebrospinal fluid testing
– The Mytest One Step Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) IgM Test is the best and easy way to detect the virus
– Kit contains:
– JEV IgM Test card in individually pouched with silica gel
– Product insert
– Assay Buffer
– Sample Applicator (Optional)
– While most infections result in little or no symptoms, occasional inflammation of the brain occurs in the patients suffering from Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). In these cases symptoms may include headache, vomiting, fever, confusion, and seizures. This occurs about 5 to 15 days after infection.
– Pigs and wild birds serve as a reservoir for the virus. The disease mostly occurs outside of cities.
– Symptoms that develop later include swelling around the brain and coma. JE is a serious disease that may cause death.