SaberVet Feline Toxoplasma Antibody Rapid Test
Production in China at a CE, ISO 13485 & GMP certified factory.Results in 10 MinutesRoom Temperature(2-30C) StorageThe 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.
Tests for diagnosis
Serological tes: serological test detects the presence of antibodies to feline Toxoplasma gondii. This test can determine if there has been a previous infection with the parasite. PCR test: PCR test can directly detect the presence of feline Toxoplasma catarrhalis DNA/RNA in the sample, which is a more sensitive and specific diagnostic method. Immunological test: Immunological test mainly uses antigens and antibodies to freely combine on nitrocellulose membranes to quickly, conveniently and accurately detect whether the cat is infected with the parasite.