Rapid leishmaniasis test SaberVet

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SaberVet Canine Heartworm Antigen/Ehrlichia/Lyme/AnaplasmaAntibody Combo Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoas-say intended for the simultaneous qualitative detection ofspecifhc antigen from Canine Heartworm(CHW)andspecifc antibody from Ehrlichia (EHR)/Lyme (LYM)/Ana-plasma (ANA)in canine whole blood, serum or plasmasamples. The test is useful for simultaneous determina-tion of CHW/EHR/LYM/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). Canine Leishmaniasis: skin ulcers, alopecia, thickening of the skin, weight loss, nasal haemorrhage and renal failure.