Rapid Chlamydia test SaberVet

veterinaryfor felinesBordetella bronchiseptica

The SaberVet Itgen Feline Herpesvirus/Calicivirus Antigen Combo Rapid Tes sold by Antigenne is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection of specific antigen from feline Herpesvirus (FHV) and feline Calicivirus(FCV) in eye,nasal fluid or saliva sample. The test is useful for simultaneous determination of FHV and FCV infection. Description Upper respiratory tract disease (URTD) is a common clinical problem in cats. There are a number of pathogens that cause this condition, the main ones being feline herpesvirus (FHV) and feline calicivirus (FCV). Other pathogens, including Bordetella bronchiseptica and Chlamydia, also cause upper respiratory tract infections in cats, but Chlamydia mainly causes conjunctival infections. Both FHV and FCV are important pathogens for upper respiratory tract infections in cats.FHV usually causes upper respiratory and ocular signs, with dendritic ulceration of the cornea a characteristic feature of the infection.FCV causes acute oral and upper respiratory tract signs, with oral ulceration usually suggestive of a disease. Oral ulcers in cats are usually indicative of FCV infection, which may also lead to signs of lameness. Although vaccines against FHV and FCV (feline triple vaccine) are commonly used in kittens, both viruses are still prevalent in cats. Some studies have shown that the risk of infection with FCV and FHV is related to the sex, age, and breed of the cat. A few years ago China Agricultural University conducted a statistical analysis of FCV and FHV infections in cats in Beijing, and statistics related to FCV and FHV infections have been reported in other countries and regions.