ANTI-SCHISTOSOMA SPECIES KIT
Device Facts
| Record ID | K842660 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | ANTI-SCHISTOSOMA SPECIES KIT |
| Applicant | Amico Lab, Inc. |
| Product Code | GNH · Microbiology |
| Decision Date | Oct 30, 1984 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 866.3600 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Schistosoma spp. serological reagents are devices that consist of antigens and antisera used in serological tests to identify antibodies to Schistosoma spp. in serum. The identification aids in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma. Schistosomiasis is characterized by a variety of acute and chronic infections. Acute infection is marked by fever, allergic symptoms, and diarrhea. Chronic effects are usually severe and are caused by fibrous degeneration of tissue around deposited eggs of the parasite in the liver, lungs, and central nervous system. Schistosomes can also cause schistosome dermatitis (e.g., swimmer's itch), a skin disease marked by intense itching.
