Capnocytophaga canimorsus

Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a Gram-negative bacterium that is part of the normal oral flora of dogs and cats. It can be transmitted to humans through bites, scratches or close contact and cause severe infections such as sepsis, meningitis and endocarditis, particularly in people without a spleen, with alcohol use disorder or with immunosuppression. As it grows slowly in culture, molecular detection helps achieve a rapid diagnosis.

The OneqPCR-realtime™ Capnocytophaga canimorsus Kit is a ready-to-use assay for the specific detection of Capnocytophaga canimorsus DNA by real-time PCR (qPCR). Specific primers and a FAM-labelled hydrolysis probe amplify the target, while an internal control detected in the HEX channel reveals possible PCR inhibition or extraction failure. Positive and negative controls are included, and results can be analysed qualitatively or quantitatively using a standard curve.