Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette

About the disease

Chikungunya is a disease caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which can also transmit the dengue and Zika viruses. Chikungunya cannot be transmitted directly from one person to another. Its outbreaks are typically observed in tropical and subtropical regions, including Southeast Asia, Africa, North and South America, as well as the Pacific region. In Poland, due to unfavourable environmental conditions for mosquitoes, the risk of disease spreading is unlikely and cases of infection mainly concern travellers returning from disease-endemic regions.

The symptoms of the disease usually develop within 3-7 days (sometimes even 1-14 days) after being bitten by an infected mosquito and include: sudden deterioration of well-being, high fever (>39ºC), joint pain, skin lesions. Additional symptoms such as headaches, muscle pain, gastrointestinal disorders, facial swelling and eye redness may also occur. Serious complications of Chikungunya include respiratory failure, myocarditis, acute hepatitis, meningitis and may even lead to death. The elderly people over 65 years of age with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, are at the highest risk of developing a severe form of the illness.

Treatment is symptomatic and involves taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications to alleviate the symptoms.

To prevent infection, it is recommended to use repellents and wear appropriate clothes that protect against mosquitoes.

There is no vaccine against Chikungunya disease.

Disease diagnosis using Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette

Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette provides a qualitative detection of IgG/IgM antibodies against Chikungunya virus.

The blood sample is taken from the patient by qualified medical personnel, which is authorised to carry out the test. The test results are read after 15 minutes. The results are interpreted in accordance with the instructions included in the test kit. The doctor is responsible for deciding on further diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

Who is Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette designed for?

The Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette is a useful tool for diagnosing Chikungunya virus infection in patients with worrying symptoms, especially if they have been in regions where the disease is endemic and are likely to have been bitten by mosquitoes.

IMPORTANT! The test can be carried out as a screening test which helps diagnose the Chikungunya virus infection. Any positive results obtained with Chikungunya IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette must be confirmed by another diagnostic method (e.g. isolation of the virus genetic material or other serological tests).