Rapid infectious disease test SaberVet

veterinaryfor swinevirus

The Sabervet African Swine Fever Virus Antibody Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of specific antibody from african swine fever virus (ASFV) in serum or plasma sample. The test is useful for determination of ASFV infection. Description African swine fever virus is a highly contagious and lethal virus that infects mainly domestic and wild pigs and poses a major threat to the global pig industry. Clinical symptoms Clinical signs of African swine fever vary depending on the acute, subacute and chronic forms of infection: Acute form: Hyperthermia: sudden rise in body temperature to 40-42°C. Haemorrhagic signs: haemorrhagic spots appear on the skin, especially on the ears, abdomen and ends of the limbs. Anorexia: marked loss of appetite. Dyspnoea: accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath. Vomiting and diarrhoea: bloody stools may occur. Death: usually occurs within 7-10 days of infection and is up to 90-100% lethal. Subacute type Moderate fever: slightly elevated body temperature. Decreased appetite: sometimes accompanied by mild respiratory symptoms. Mild haemorrhagic symptoms: bleeding from skin and internal organs. Mortality is low: usually 30-70%. Chronic type Intermittent fever. Growth retardation and wasting. Skin ulceration and necrosis. Arthritis: lameness may occur. Mortality is low: but growth and productivity are markedly affected. Routes of transmission Direct contact Pig-to-pig transmission: by direct contact with body fluids (blood, saliva, urine, faeces, etc.) of infected pigs. Feral pigs: feral pigs act as virus hosts and can be transmitted to domestic pigs through contact.