Rapid herpes test SaberVet

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The SaberVet Feline Herpesvirus Antigen Rapid Test sold by Antigenne is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of specific antigen from Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) in eye, nasal fluid or saliva sample. The test is useful for determination of FHV infection. It is recommended for cats with symptoms such as drooling, sneezing, and mouth or tongue sores. Description Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1), also known as Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), is a virus that causes upper respiratory tract infections in felines, especially cats. Here are some introduce about feline herpes: 1. Parasitic life cycle Viral Characteristics: feline herpes belongs to the Herpesviridae family and is a DNA virus. It mainly infects the upper respiratory tract, eyes and mouth of cats. Transmission: feline herpes is transmitted through direct contact with infected cats or contact with surfaces of contaminated objects, such as cat snot, tears and saliva. 2. Symptoms of Feline Herpesvirus Upper respiratory symptoms: cats infected with feline herpes usually show flu-like symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and coughing. Eye symptoms: feline herpes often causes eye symptoms such as conjunctivitis, red eyes, increased eye droppings, etc. Corneal ulcers may sometimes result. Oral symptoms: Some cats infected with feline herpes may develop symptoms such as oral ulcers and oral inflammation, leading to problems such as loss of appetite and bad breath.