Market Trends of Rubella Diagnostic Testing Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Rubella Diagnostic Testing Market according to our research experts:
Enzyme Immunoassay Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period.
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) reagents and devices are used to detect the presence or concentration of an antigen with its application to epidemiological disease detection. It includes different types of enzymes such as alkaline phosphatases and glucose oxidase. The rubella virus can persist in the bloodstream for years before being killed by antibodies produced by the immune system. The most often used method when using commercial enzyme immunoassay (EIA) kits is IgM testing. Since a significant increase in antibody levels was found in all matched specimens tested from patients with acute rubella infection, the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is also useful for identifying acute infections. The rising prevalence of infectious diseases such as rubella is the major reason attributable to the growth of the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) segment.
The feasibility and accuracy of the test are also driving the growth of this segment. For instance, an article titled, published by mSphere, in July 2021, reported that measles and rubella are two of the most globally important vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD), and measuring antibodies to measles and rubella viruses in samples collected from serosurveys can play an important role in estimating population immunity and guiding immunization activities and enzyme immunoassay is the most convenient method and easy approach for detecting the rubella virus.
Similarly, another article published by JOMO Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in June 2021, reported that the use of oral fluid specimens is the best alternative for measles/rubella diagnosis since it is simple to collect, non-invasive, and more acceptable than serum. This alternative method can be applied in a varied clinical setup and is more applicable to disease surveillance programs. The merit of oral fluids as a specimen for diagnosis of rubella virus by antibody detection.
Thus, due to the efficacy of ELISA techniques the segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period.
The North American region is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the presence of key market players, significant government strategies, and also due to technological advancements involving the proper and timely diagnosis of this disease.
Moreover, significant government strategies are leading to a decline in rubella cases in the country. For instance, in January 2022, the Government of Canada reported that in Canada, no new cases of measles or rubella were reported in week 52 of the year 2021, and currently, there are no active cases of measles or rubella in Canada. Thus, the government's initiatives to eradicate rubella by providing proper diagnostics are fueling the growth of the market.
Similarly, in January 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that rubella is no longer endemic in the United States. CDC also reported that a key strategy for achieving rubella elimination in the North American region is the implementation of a high-quality surveillance system. The government in the region has implemented routine immunization for children, which combined with proper diagnostic campaigns in countries with high case and death rates are key public health strategies to reduce global measles deaths.
Furthermore, the introduction of new technologies is also propelling the growth of the studied market in the region. For instance, an article published in the Journal of Virology Methods in May 2022 reported that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination services all over the world for rubella have been disrupted, which is leading to an increased immunity gap, and surveillance of RV genotypes is a critical component of monitoring progress toward rubella elimination and eradication goals. This RuV multiplex assay will enable sensitive and accurate test results to be obtained promptly. Such studies and the introduction of more such diagnostics are propelling the growth of this market in the region.
As a result of the presence of key market players, significant government strategies, and technological advances involving the proper and timely diagnosis of this disease, The region is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
