Ehrlichia Canis, Leishmania Canis, Anaplasma Canis and Babesia gibberii are the four pathogens that cause blood-related diseases, and although they have their own characteristics, they also have some common features.

Similarities

Transmission route:

Both are transmitted by vectors: Ehrlichia Canis, Anaplasma Canis and Babesia gibberii are transmitted by ticks, and Leishmaniasis Canis is transmitted by sandflies (sandflies).

Symptoms:

They can all cause systemic symptoms such as fever, drowsiness, and weight loss.

Can cause anemia and enlarged lymph nodes.

Geographical distribution:

It is distributed globally and is more common especially in media-active regions.

Differences

Specific symptoms:

Ehrlichia Canis: Nose bleeding, bleeding tendency, joint pain, and eye problems (such as uveitis).

Leishmania Canis: skin ulcers, depilation, skin thickening, weight loss, nose bleeding and kidney failure.

Canine Anaplasma: acute anemia, jaundice, spleen enlargement.

Babesia gibsoni Canis: severe anemia, jaundice, fever and renal insufficiency.

Detection methods

Ehrlichia Canis:

Blood smear test: Ehrlich’s bodies can be observed on a blood smear, and blood biochemistry and complete blood count indicate anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.

PCR detection: Detection of Ehrlichia DNA, with high sensitivity and specificity.

Serological test: Detection of anti-Ehrlichia antibodies.

Leishmania Canis:

Serological test: Detection of antibodies against Leishmania.

PCR detection: Detection of Leishmania DNA, with high sensitivity and specificity.

Tissue biopsies and smears: Microscopic examination of samples taken from skin, lymph nodes, or bone marrow to look for leishmania.

Canine Anaplasma disease:

Blood smear: Anaplasma is directly observed.

PCR assay: Anaplasma DNA is detected with high sensitivity and specificity.

Serological test: Detection of anti-anaplasma antibodies.

Blood biochemical tests: assessment of anemia and bilirubin levels.

Babesia gibsoni:

Blood smear: Direct observation of Babesia gigi.

PCR detection: Detection of Babesia DNA, with high sensitivity and specificity.

Serological test: Detection of antibodies against Babesia gigi.

Blood biochemical tests: assessment of anemia, bilirubin levels, and renal function.

Canine Ehrlichia/Leishmania/Anaplasma/Babesia Gibsoni Antibody Combo Rapid Test

Antigenne developed a Canine Ehrlichia/Leishmania/Anaplasma/Babesia Gibsoni Antibody Combo Rapid Test, can help users to more accurately diagnose whether dogs infected with these diseases, And formulate corresponding treatment and prevention and control measures to protect the health of dogs.