The EHV-1 qPCR comprises a series of species-specific targeted reagents designed for detection of Equine herpesvirus 1 species by using qPCR. Equine herpesvirus 1 is a DNA virus, with the DNA genome enclosed by an icosohedral capsid surrounded by a tegument layer and an outer membrane, also known as the virion envelope. EHV-1 belongs to the family Herpesviridae that causes abortion, respiratory disease and occasionally neonatal mortality in horses. Together with EHV-4, are known to produce the equine rhinopneumonitis. Because their ability to target multiple organs systems, EHV-1 is the most costly virus to the equine industry.

Product Supporting Literature

El-Husseini, D.M., Helmy, N.M., Tammam, R.H., 2017. Application of gold nanoparticle-assisted PCR for equine herpesvirus 1 diagnosis in field samples. Arch. Virol. 162, 2297–2303.

Kit Content and Prices

F100

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