Optimal Vector-borne Disease Screening in Dogs Using Both Serology-based and Polymerase Chain Reaction–based Diagnostic Panels - 04/05/19
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Vector-borne disease and idiopathic immune-mediated disease present similarly. Diagnostic panels that include multiple organisms help detect infection and identify coinfections. Comprehensive diagnostic panels that combine polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serology should be used in initial screening to maximize sensitivity and identify infection. Repeat testing using PCR is warranted in dogs at high risk of infection with organisms that circulate in blood in low numbers or intermittently. Convalescent serologic testing can help diagnose acute infection. This article discusses the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the organisms, panel selection, and how to recognize when more aggressive testing for an organism is warranted.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : PCR, Antibody, Serology, Tick, Flea, Rickettsial, Piroplasm
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| Disclosure: Dr L. Kidd has been a paid speaker for IDEXX laboratories and has received reduced assay costs from Antech Diagnostics for research. Research supported by Canine Health Foundation Grant 02285-A: Investigation of Association between Thrombocytopenia and Occult Vector BorneDisease in Greyhound Dogs with and without a History of Racing and Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Grant Matching Program. |
Vol 49 - N° 4
P. 703-718 - juillet 2019 Retour au numéro
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