Cat#:EIA-601C;Product Name:Human Anti-Toxoplasma Gondii IgG Antibody, Anti-TOXO IgG ELISA Kit;Size:96T;Sample:human serum or plasma;Synonym:Sarcocystidae; Toxoplasma; T. gondii; Toxoplasma gondii; TOXO;Background:Toxoplasmosis is an infection, which is caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii. Up to 20% of the population carry the pathogenic agent, but only a few feel symptoms, because the immune system hinders the illness to break out. Pregnant women should however be very cautious, as an infection can be detrimental to the foetus. Toxoplasma gondii belongs to the protozoae and is a parasite, which can infect many different species of mammals, amongst others human beings. Animals like cats, pigs and sheep spread oocysts as well as tissue cysts, which after ingestion by humans are converted into tachyzoites, and these can be found afterwards in nerve and muscle tissue. When a pregnant woman becomes infected, the tachyzoites can reach the foetus via the placenta. The symptoms of toxoplasmosis are very different, and most of the infected persons do not really feel ill. A typical sign of the disease is a flu-like sensation with swollen lymph nodes and muscle pain, which may last for months. The severe form of toxoplasmosis causes damages to the brain, the eyes and further organs. Even when the illness has ceased, a reactive chronic type can develop. The transmission of the disease takes primarily place by the ingestion of cat feces, e.g. during work in the garden or in the course of the pet care. But infective agents can also appear in raw meat or contaminated water. Normally the clinical symptoms disappear after some weeks even without treatment, but for pregnant women and individuals with reduced immune system a therapy with drugs should be initiated.;Species Reactivity:Parasite;Application:qualitative;Storage:Unopened Kit: Store at 2 - 8°C. Do not use past kit expiration date. Opened/Reconstituted Reagents: TMB Solution A; TMB Solution B; TMB Stop Solution; Wash Buffer; HRP-conjugate antibody The above mentioned reagents should be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C. Microplate Wells: Return unused wells to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, reseal along entire edge of zip-seal. May be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C.;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;Detection Principle:Competitive Enzyme Immunoassay;