Rapid infectious disease test SaberVet

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The Sabervet Newcastle Disease Virus Antigen Rapid Test sold by Antigenne uses highly specific antibody-antigen reactions and immunochromatog raphic techniques to detect the Newcastle Disease Virus antigen in secretions and cloacal samples.It is recommended for poultry with symptoms such as high fever, dyspnea, dysentery, nervous disorders, mucosal and serous membrane bleeding Description Intended Use Newcastle Disease Virus Antigen Rapid Test is a lateral flflow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of specifific antigen from Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) in laryngeal secretions/cloaca swab sample. The test is useful for determination of NDV infection. Pathological Introduction Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly contagious disease of poultry caused by a virulent strain of Newcastle disease virus. It is characterized by high fever, respiratory distress, dysentery, nervous disorders, and hemorrhages of the mucous membranes and plasma membranes. Since the first outbreak in 1926, Newcastle disease has been reported in more than 100 countries in South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The disease has a high morbidity and mortality rate and is a major infectious disease endangering the poultry industry. Newcastle disease can occur throughout the year, but more in spring and autumn, and there are differences in susceptibility for chickens of different ages, with the highest susceptibility in young and middle chicks. Ducks, geese, other waterfowl, pigeons, turtledoves, crows, sparrows, and other birds can also be infected with the disease.