Detection of diarrhea-causing viruses and/or bacteria using directly from stool

(Research Use Only)
Seeplex® Diarrhea ACE Detection detects diarrhea-causing viruses and/or bacteria directly from stool. Current diagnostic methods for diarrhea such as electron microscopy, ELISA or stool culture contain certain limitations. With multiplex PCR system based on DPO™ technology, the Seeplex® Diarrhea ACE Detection can detect 4 viruses and/or 10 bacteria causing diarrhea within 6 hours.

Human Infectious Diarrhea
Second leading causes of all death worldwide
Most common cause of morbidity & mortality in children worldwide

Etiology of Human Infectious Diarrhea
Virus : 70-80 % of infectious diarrhea in developed countries
Bacteria : 10-20% of infectious diarrhea but responsible for most cases of severe diarrhea

Viral Diarrhea
Most likely cause of infectious diarrhea
Rotavirus and Norovirus are most common
Symptoms usually include low grade fever, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, and watery diarrhea lasting up to 1 week.

Bacterial Diarrhea
Can affect all age groups
Faecal-oral transmission, often through contaminated food
Typical symptoms include bloody diarrhea, severe cramping, and malaise.