T. solium IgM ELISA Kit
The T. solium IgM ELISA Kit is a semi-quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) designed to detect IgM antibodies to Taenia solium in human serum or plasma samples. This kit is intended for early detection of acute infections and must be used by trained medical technologists.
Cysticercosis is caused by the larval form (cysticerci) of T. solium and can infect various tissues, with the central nervous system (CNS) being the most commonly affected site. Infection of the brain can lead to neurocysticercosis, causing increased intracranial pressure, seizures, and altered mental states. Transmission occurs through the ingestion of T. solium eggs via contaminated food, water, or direct contact with infected individuals. While rare in industrialized countries, cysticercosis is endemic in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, with cases frequently reported among immigrants.
This kit uses microplates coated with T. solium crude antigens to detect specific IgM antibodies, providing reliable results through a colorimetric reaction. Results can be interpreted visually or with an ELISA reader, making this kit suitable for clinical diagnosis and epidemiological studies.