EIAgen Epstein Barr VCA IgG

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Epstein Barr Virus

brief description

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is a herpesvirus which causes infectious mononucleosis (IM). It is also associated with Burkitt's lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma and lymphatic proliferative syndromes in immunodepressed patients. The virus is widespread throughout the world and 80-90% of the population is serum-positive.

intended use

Immunoenzymatic method for the determination of IgM-class antibodies to the Viral Capsid Antigen of Epstein Barr Virus in human serum.