Description:Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is no longer commonly prescribed to patients because of the presence of resistant bacteria and safety
concerns. One of its most prominent adverse effects is bone marrow toxicity, which includes direct bone marrow suppression and aplastic anemia, with the latter being relatively rare but unpredictable, not dosage-dependent,
and generally fatal. Chloramphenicol is especially toxic for neonates. However, due to its low cost and effectiveness to improve yield, Chloramphenicol has been illegally used in aquiculture and therefore is present in some seafood
such as shrimp or crawfish. There are reports on its presence in milk, honey, and meat products as well.The 101Bio Chloramphenicol ELISA Kit can quickly, sensitively, and accurately determine the presence of Chloramphenicol in animal tissue (e.g. chicken, beef, fish, or shrimp), honey, or milk, providing a vital tool to prevent consumption of food tainted with Chloramphenicol.
