Canine Ehrlichia/Babesiosis Antibody Anaplasma/Combo Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection of specifc antibody from Ehrlichia(EHR)/Anaplasma (ANA)/Babesiosis (BC) in canine serum, plasma or whole blood samples. The test is useful for simultaneous determination of EHR/ANA/ Bc infection.
Description
Canine Ehrlich’s disease, canine Anaplasma disease and canine Babesiosis are three common tick-borne diseases in dogs.
Similarities
Transmission route:
All three diseases are spread through tick bites.
Symptoms:
May cause fever, lethargy, weight loss and other systemic symptoms.
Can cause anemia and enlarged lymph nodes.
Geographical distribution:
It is distributed globally and is more common especially in areas where ticks are active.
Differences
Pathogen:
Canine Ehrlich’s disease: caused by Ehrlich’s bodies.
Canine Anaplasma disease: caused by anaplasma.
Canine babesiosis: caused by babesiosis.
Specific symptoms:
Dog Ehrlich’s disease: nose bleeding, bleeding tendency, joint pain, and eye problems (such as uveitis).
Canine Anaplasma disease: acute anemia, jaundice, spleen enlargement.
Canine babesiosis: severe anemia, jaundice, fever and renal insufficiency.
Detection method
Canine Ehrlich’s disease:
Blood smear test: Ehrlich’s bodies can be observed on a blood smear, and blood biochemistry and complete blood count indicate anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.
PCR detection: Detection of Ehrlichia DNA, with high sensitivity and specificity.
Serological test: Detection of anti-Ehrlichia antibodies.