Rapid infectious disease test Sabervet

veterinaryfor felinesvirus

The Sabervet Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Antibody Test offered by Antigenne is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of specific antibody from feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in whole blood,serum or plasma sample. The test is useful for determination of FIV infection. Description Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus that causes damage to a cat’s immune system, similar to HIV in humans. Cats infected with feline immunodeficiency virus can be asymptomatic for a long time, but as the disease progresses, the immune system is gradually impaired, leading to secondary infections and diseases. 1.Clinical symptoms Feline immunodeficiency virus-infected cats may have no obvious symptoms for several years, but as time goes by, the symptoms will gradually appear and worsen. Symptoms are usually divided into three phases: Acute phase (weeks to months after infection): elevated body temperature, generalized lymph node enlargement, loss of appetite and weight, mild stomatitis and gingivitis. Incubation phase (ranging from a few years): no obvious symptoms, virus lurks in the body and the immune system is gradually compromised. Late stage (immunodeficiency stage): persistent oral infections and inflammation, recurrent respiratory infections such as rhinitis, bronchitis, chronic skin disease, pyoderma, prolonged diarrhea, malnutrition, persistent fever, significant weight loss, anemia, behavioral changes, seizures. 2.Transmission Bite transmission: It is mainly transmitted through bites, especially occurring in male cat fights. When biting, the virus enters the wound through saliva.