The ESCMID Call to Action
As global health authorities track the rapid expansion of vector-borne diseases, the ESCMID Global Congress has issued a critical alert regarding the Oropouche virus (OROV) - formally classifying it as a "priority emerging arbovirus" that demands immediate surveillance and coordinated response.
Key messages from the Congress underscore two urgent priorities:
- Surveillance Gaps: Delayed detection is actively amplifying outbreaks across the Americas - Real-time diagnostic capacity is no longer sufficient.
- Diagnostic Decentralization: Moving testing closer to outbreak sites is now recognized as critical for a timely public health response.
- Regional Coordination: Cross-border spread of OROV demands investment in shared diagnostic infrastructure and interoperable platforms.
The message from leading infectious disease experts is clear: laboratories must be equipped now before the next wave.
BioPerfectus Solution #1: Oropouche Virus Real-Time PCR Kit
Developed in direct response to the emerging OROV threat, this kit provides laboratories with high-sensitivity, contamination-controlled viral RNA detection - purpose-built for high-throughput screening environments.
| High Sensitivity | Limit of Detection (LoD) of 2.5 copies/reaction for precise early-stage viral RNA detection. |
| Anti-Contamination | UDG enzyme system prevents carry-over contamination and ensures result integrity across runs. |
| Rapid Throughput | Processes 96 tests in just 80 minutes — enabling high-volume screening without compromising accuracy. |
| Seamless Automation | Fully compatible with BioPerfectus automated nucleic acid extraction systems and mainstream PCR instruments. |
BioPerfectus Solution #2: Zika / Dengue / Chikungunya (ZDC) Real-Time PCR Kit
While OROV demands focused attention, co-circulating arboviruses remain a persistent clinical challenge. The ZDC kit addresses this by offering simultaneous differential diagnosis in a single reaction - reducing turnaround time, reagent use, and diagnostic uncertainty.
| 3-in-1 Multiplexing | Simultaneously detects and differentiates Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya viruses in a single reaction from one sample. |
| Process Reliability | Internal control (RNase P) monitors the entire workflow from extraction through amplification. |
| Versatile Sampling | Validated for serum, whole blood, CSF, and urine — supporting diverse clinical presentations. |
| Workflow Integration |
Optimized for use with BioPerfectus SAW-48 and SAW-96 automated workstations for maximum laboratory efficiency. |
Ready to Strengthen Your Arbovirus Surveillance Capacity?
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