85-4782-82　［取扱停止］Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Strain FH 200ug　397645

特徴

• Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a type of “atypical” bacteria that commonly causes mild infections of the respiratory system, sometimes referred to as “walking pneumonia” since symptoms tend to be milder than pneumonia caused by other bacteria. People without symptoms may carry the bacteria in their nose or throat and it is spread by coughing or sneezing. The most common type of illness caused by these bacteria, especially in children, is tracheobronchitis, commonly called a chest cold. Symptoms often include being tired and having a sore throat, fever, and cough. Sometimes M. pneumoniae can cause pneumonia, a more serious lung infection and it is recognized as one of the most common causes of community-acquired pneumonia. M. pneumoniae infections are common, and an estimated 2 million cases of M. pneumoniae infections occur each year in the United States alone. Outbreaks occur mostly in crowded environments like college residence halls and nursing homes.
• This Mycoplasma pneumoniae antigen is produced from whole organisms that have been purified and detergent treated to enrich antigenic proteins and decrease background. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is recognized as one of the most common causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Early diagnosis of M. pneumoniae, usually by an ELISA IgM assay, is important because the infection often responds well to appropriate antibiotics
• However, ELISA assays, particularly those for IgM detection, often exhibit poor sensitivity and may, in addition, be susceptible to cross reactivity from other pathogens.
• Source:Mycoplasma pneumoniae antigen is produced from whole organisms that have been purified and detergent treated to enrich antigenic proteins and decrease background.
• Inactivation:Detergent inactivated and purified.
• Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.