Impact of heat treatment on Dirofilaria immitis antigen detection in shelter dogs

Impact of heat treatment on Dirofilaria immitis antigen detection in shelter dogs

Abstract Background The diagnosis and management of canine heartworm disease is a growing concern for shelter veterinarians. Although the accuracy of commercial antigen test kits has been widely studied, recent reports have renewed interest in antigen blocking as a causative factor for false “no ant...

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Main Authors: Brian A. DiGangi, Carly Dworkin, Jason W. Stull, Jeanette O’Quin, Morgan Elser, Antoinette E. Marsh, Lesli Groshong, Wendy Wolfson, Brandy Duhon, Katie Broaddus, Elise N. Gingrich, Emily Swiniarski, Elizabeth A. Berliner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Canine
Heartworm
Dirofilaria immitis
Antigen test
Diagnosis
Immune complex
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2443-7

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