説明

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

感染経路

All three diseases are vector-borne: canine heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, and canine ehrlichiosis and canine Anaplasma are transmitted by ticks.

臨床症状

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

病原体

Canine Heartworm Disease: caused by Canine Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis).

Canine Ehrlichiasis: caused by Ehrlichia canis.

Canine Anaplasmosis: caused by Anaplasma.

具体的な症状

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.

診断

Canine heartworm test for dogs

Antigen test: Detection of canine heartworm antigen in blood is the most commonly used screening method.

Microfilariae detection: Microfilariae (larvae) can be directly observed on blood smears.

Imaging tests: X-rays and echocardiograms are used to assess damage to the heart and lungs.

PCR test: Used to detect the DNA of canine heartworms with high sensitivity and specificity.

Canine Ehrlichiosis test for dogs

Blood smear test: blood smears can be observed for Ehrlichia, blood biochemistry and complete blood counts show anemia and thrombocytopenia.

PCR検査：高い感度と特異性でエールリヒアDNAを検出する。

Serologic test: detects anti-Ehrlichia antibodies.

犬用アナプラズマ検査

血液塗抹検査：アナプラズマの直接観察。

PCR test: detects Anaplasma DNA with high sensitivity and specificity.

血清学的検査：抗アナプラズマ抗体を検出する。

血液生化学検査：貧血とビリルビン値を評価する。

犬心臓病/エールリヒア/アナプラズマ抗体コンボ迅速検査

アンティジェンヌ has developed a combined test for Canine Heartworm Antigen & Canine Ehrlichia & Canine Anaplasma Antibody, which can help users to more accurately diagnose whether the dog is infected with these diseases, and formulate appropriate treatment and control measures to protect the health of dogs.