Rapid leishmaniasis test SaberVet

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SaberVet Canine Heartworm Antigen/Ehrlichia/Leishmania/Ana-plasma Antibody Combo Rapid Test is a lateral flowimmunoassay intended for the simultaneous qualitativedetection of specihc antigen from Canine Heartworm(CHW) and specifc antibody from Ehrlichia(EHR)/Leish-mania(LSH)/Anaplasma(ANA)in canine serum, plasmaor whole blood samples. The test is useful for simultaneous determination of CHW, EHR, LSH and ANA infection. Description Canine heartworm disease, canine ehrlichiosis, canine leishmaniasis and canine Anaplasma disease are common blood-related infections in dogs. Despite the different pathogens, many commonalities remain. Similarities Route of transmission: They are all transmitted through vectors: canine heartworm disease through mosquitoes, canine ehrlichiosis and canine Anaplasma disease through ticks, and canine leishmaniasis through whiteflies (sandflies). Symptoms: They may all cause systemic symptoms such as fever, lethargy, and weight loss. All may cause anaemia and enlarged lymph nodes. Geographic distribution: Globally distributed, especially more common in areas where vectors are active. Differences Pathogen: Canine Heartworm Disease: caused by Canine Heartworm. Canine Ehrlichiosis: caused by Ehrlichia spp. Canine Leishmaniasis: caused by Leishmania protozoa. Canine Anaplasma disease: caused by Anaplasma spp. Specific symptoms: Canine heartworm disease: coughing, dyspnoea, reduced exercise tolerance, heart failure, ascites. Canine Ehrlichiosis: nosebleeds, bleeding tendencies, arthralgia and eye problems (e.g. uveitis).