Beier’s multiple Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) detection reagents support the accurate detection of RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the major pathogens threatening the health of the elderly and infants. It is a common and highly contagious respiratory virus. Humans are the only hosts of RSV, and people of all age groups can be infected. Among them, infants under 4 years old are the main affected population, making it the most common cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants. Usually, infants under 1 year old are more prone to severe cases, some even younger than 8 months old. Elderly people over 65 or 70 years old are also high-risk groups, and RSV has gradually become one of the major pathogens endangering the health of the elderly and infants.

RSV is highly contagious and is generally transmitted through eye, nose, or mouth secretions, with an incubation period of 2-8 days.

Symptoms of RSV Infection

The incubation period of RSV infection is usually 2-8 days. After infection, the initial upper respiratory tract symptoms such as fever, sneezing, and nasal congestion are similar to those of the common cold. A few days later, bronchiolitis, acute pneumonia, difficulty breathing, and hypoxemia may occur. Severe cases can present with asthmatic syndrome, respiratory obstruction, and atelectasis. Elderly people with underlying diseases and immunodeficiency are prone to developing severe pneumonia, acute otitis media, or otitis after infection, and even death.

Clinical Detection Methods for RSV Infection

RSV infection can cause a variety of respiratory diseases, and the resulting symptoms are similar to those caused by other pathogens. Therefore, it is difficult to diagnose based solely on clinical symptoms. Laboratory diagnosis thus becomes particularly important. One week after viral infection, RSV-IgM antibodies can be detected in the serum, which then gradually rise and persist for several weeks to months before gradually decreasing and disappearing. Therefore, the detection of IgM antibodies is suitable for early diagnosis.

Beier’s Multiple RSV Detection Reagents Support Accurate RSV Detection

Beier has focused on respiratory pathogen research for 13 years. Its RSV detection methodologies include RSV-IgM antibody test and nucleic acid test. The methodologies cover POCT colloidal gold rapid test, magnetic particle chemiluminescence high-throughput automated test, and ELISA test, which can be applied to different scenarios.