RevoDx Candida albicans qPCR Kit

Candida albicans is the type of yeast that lives in your body. It can overgrow and turn into an infection if the balance of healthy bacteria and yeast is disrupted. Candidiasis is the term used to describe an infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast (Candida). Common infections include vaginal yeast infection, diaper rash and thrush. The most common infection caused by Candida albicans is a vaginal yeast infection, which occurs in about 75% of people with a vagina at least once in their lifetime. Symptoms of infection include: skin redness (rash), itching, blisters, lumpy white patches, pain, soreness or discomfort, burning sensation, vaginal discharge. Normally, yeast infections are not contagious, but Candida albicans infections have the potential to spread to different hosts if you have a weakened immune system or if you are taking certain medications. It is unlikely that you will spread a Candida albicans infection if you are healthy.

Intended Use

RevoDx Candida albicans qPCR Kit is a real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Candida albicans DNA.

RevoDx Candidiasis qPCR Kit

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida [1]. Candida normally lives on skin and inside the body, such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing problems. However, certain factors such as a weakened immune system, the use of antibiotics, or changes in the hormonal balance of the body can cause an overgrowth of Candida, leading to an infection [1].
Candidiasis can affect different parts of the body, resulting in different symptoms. For example, when Candida overgrows in the mouth and throat, it can cause thrush, which is characterized by white patches on the tongue and inside the mouth, soreness, and difficulty swallowing [1]. In the genital area, Candida can cause a vaginal yeast infection, which is characterized by itching, burning, soreness, and discharge [1]. Candidiasis can also affect the skin, causing red, itchy rashes that can be painful or blistered [1].
Treatment for candidiasis depends on the affected area and the severity of the infection. Antifungal medications, such as creams, tablets, or suppositories, are commonly used to treat candidiasis [2]. It is also important to address any underlying factors that may be contributing to the overgrowth of Candida, such as a weakened immune system or hormonal imbalances [2]. In most cases, candidiasis can be successfully treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Intended Use

RevoDx Candidiasis Pathogen Detection Kit is a real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection and identification of nucleic acids of the Candida species in whole blood samples or blood culture samples detected as positive or urine samples or urogenital swabs or cervical swabs.

RevoDx Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii qPCR Kit

Cryptococcosis is an infectious disease of worldwide distribution, caused by encapsulated yeasts belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are the two etiologic agents of cryptococcosis. Cryptococcosis usually affects the lungs or the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), but it can also affect other parts of the body. Brain infections caused by C. gattii and other types of Cryptococcus are called cryptococcal meningitis. C. gattii lives in soil and on certain trees, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions across the world. People can become infected with C. gattii after breathing in the microscopic fungus from the environment. Within a few days to a few weeks of infection, the following symptoms may develop: fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, altered mental states, such as confusion, untreated, more serious symptoms may develop, including: brain damage, coma, hearing loss, hydrocephalus (water on the brain).

Intended Use

RevoDx Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii qPCR Kit is a real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii DNA.

RevoDx Candida auris qPCR Kit

Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus (also called a yeast) that can cause large outbreaks among medically vulnerable patients in healthcare facilities. Candida auris was first identified in 2009, is often resistant to many of the medications used to treat fungal infections, and spreads easily in healthcare facilities. Candida auris is part of a large family of yeast that can colonize and infect the body. You may have heard of Candida albicans, the most common cause of vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush.

Intended Use

RevoDx Candida auris qPCR Kit is a real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Candida auris DNA.

RevoDx Candida glabrata qPCR Kit

Candida glabrata is a yeast of increasing medical relevance, particularly in critically ill patients. It is the second most isolated Candida species associated with invasive candidiasis (IC) behind C. albicans. The attributed higher incidence is primarily due to an increase in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) population, cancer, and diabetic patients. The elderly population and the frequent use of indwelling medical devices are also predisposing factors

Intended Use

RevoDx Candida glabrata qPCR Kit is a real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Candida glabrata DNA.