SaberVet Canine Anaplasma Antibody Rapid Test sold by Antigenne is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of specific antibody from Canine anaplasma (C.ANA) in Canine serum, plasma or whole blood samples. The test is useful for determination of C.ANA infection.
Description
Canine heartworm disease, canine ehrlichiosis, and canine Anaplasma disease are three common infectious diseases in dogs. Although they are caused by different pathogens and have their own characteristics, there are commonalities in some aspects.
Commonalities between canine heartworm, canine ehrlichiosis and canine Anaplasma
Route of transmission
All three diseases are vector-borne: canine heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, and canine ehrlichiosis and canine Anaplasma are transmitted by ticks.
Clinical Symptoms
They may all cause systemic symptoms such as fever, lethargy and weight loss.
All may cause anemia and other blood-related symptoms.
Geographic distribution
Globally distributed, especially more common in areas where ticks and mosquitoes are active.
Differences between canine heartworm, canine ehrlichiosis and canine anaplasma
Pathogen
Canine Heartworm Disease: caused by Canine Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis).
Canine Ehrlichiasis: caused by Ehrlichia canis.
Canine Anaplasmosis: caused by Anaplasma.
Specific symptoms
Canine Heartworm disease: cough, dyspnea, decreased exercise tolerance, heart failure, ascites.
Canine Ehrlichiosis: characteristic symptoms include nosebleeds, bleeding tendencies, joint pain, and eye problems (e.g., uveitis).
Canine Anaplasma disease: the main signs are acute anemia, jaundice, and splenomegaly.