Astrovirus

Astrovirus is a non-enveloped RNA virus that commonly causes viral gastroenteritis, especially in infants, young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. It is typically associated with mild to moderate diarrhea but can contribute to outbreaks in healthcare and childcare settings. Accurate detection is essential for comprehensive enteric virus diagnostics and surveillance.
Astrovirus PCR kits based on real-time PCR technology provide a sensitive and specific method for detecting astroviral RNA in human samples. These molecular diagnostics tools ensure accurate and reproducible results in routine and specialized laboratory workflows. Available in CE IVD-marked formats for diagnostic workflows and research use only (RUO) versions, these multiplex PCR assays support applications including gastroenteritis testing, pediatric infection screening, and enteric virus epidemiology from clinical samples.