The SaberVet Itgen Toxoplasma Antibody Rapid Test sold by Antigenne is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of Toxoplasma Antibody (TOXO Ab) in whole blood/serum/plasma sample. It is recommended for anorexia, lethargy, high fever, dyspnea, vomiting, diarrhea, or conjunctival congestion.
Description
Toxoplasma gondii (cat toxoplasmosis) is a single-celled parasite that is the causative agent of toxoplasmosis。This parasite is very common in felines and poses a potential health risk to other warm-blooded animals, including humans.
1. Parasitic life cycle
Cats are the ultimate host: Cats are the ultimate host of cats Toxoplasma gondii. Mature parasites multiply in the cat’s intestinal tract, producing sporangium (oocysts), which are then expelled from the body and transmitted to the environment.
Intermediate hosts: Other animals, including humans , other mammals and birds can become intermediate hosts for Toxoplasma gondii in cats. They become infected by ingesting contaminated food, water or other infected animal tissues.
2. Incubation period and symptoms
Incubation period: after infection with feline Toxoplasma gondii, the incubation period can last from a few weeks to a few months, many infected people have no obvious symptoms.
Cat Symptoms: Healthy cats usually show no obvious symptoms, but cats with compromised immune systems may show symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite and weakness.
Human Symptoms: In people with normal immune systems, the infection usually causes no noticeable symptoms.