Hantaviruses are RNA viruses that can infect humans via rodent waste including urine and saliva especially when these are aerosolized.

The resulting syndromes include hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). HPS fatality rates can be as high as 60%.

Many species of the Hantavirus genus have been isolated world wide and while many do not cause disease in humans others such as Hantaan and Sin Nombre are famous for outbreaks in humans.

ViroStat has developed 3 new monoclonal antibodies to the nucleocapsid protein (N) of Hantavirus. One of these recognizes all viruses tested (6) while the other two recognize 4 viral species. These new antibodies are useful tools to further the research of this viral genus.

About ViroStat

ViroStat, Inc. is a primary manufacturer of infectious disease antigens and antibodies, supplying researchers and manufacturers since 1985. Specialties include high affinity antibodies to Flu A, Flu B, RSV & Strep A for use in rapid lateral flow devices as well as antibodies to food-borne pathogens and toxins. Also, many specificities to HCV, HBV, CMV & EBV for use in anti-viral HTS assays.

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