Name: Eastern Equine Encephalitis, RT-qPCR
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 61.5 EUR

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis, RT-qPCR

Pathogen test The RT-qPCR test detects the genome (RNA) of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. Sample 5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube 5mL - liquor...

€61.50

Sample Requirements

5 mL - blood - K3 EDTA tube

5mL - liquor (CSF) - sterile tube

Send your sample by regular mail or express delivery to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

Turnaround Time

2 to 5 working days

About the test

The RT-qPCRtest detects thegenome (RNA) of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), also referred to as triple E, is a viral illness transmitted to humans and horses by the bite of an infected mosquito. The insects pick up the virus from biting an infected bird.

Clinical signs

EEE virus affects the nervous system and infected animals may develop:

Fever
Depression
Behavioural changes
Impaired vision
Muscle twitches
Circling
Head pressing
Difficulty swallowing
Paralysis
Convulsions

Horses infected with EEE often do not survive.

Transmission

The virus is transmitted to horses and humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes acquire the virus from infected birds.

Transmission occurs mainly during the wet summer months.

Prevention

Vaccination against Eastern Equine Encephalitis is available for horses.
Control mosquito populations where possible.
Reduce exposure of horses to mosquitoes to decrease the risk of infection.

Results

The RT-qPCR test detects the genome (RNA) of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.