Vector-borne Diseases

Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors. Every year there are more than 700,000 deaths from vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, schistosomiasis, human African trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and onchocerciasis.

In the realm of global disease management, diagnostic products for vector-borne diseases play a pivotal role in early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment. Timely and accurate diagnosis is essential for guiding appropriate clinical management, implementing targeted public health interventions, and preventing further transmission of these diseases.

The Atila AmpFire Malaria Assay, is an isothermal nucleic acid amplification assay for the qualitative detection of Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae and P. knowlesi.