Detection of heartworm antigen without cross-reactivity to helminths and protozoa following heat treatment of canine serum

Detection of heartworm antigen without cross-reactivity to helminths and protozoa following heat treatment of canine serum

Abstract Background Detection of Dirofilaria immitis, or heartworm, through antigen in sera is the primary means of diagnosing infections in dogs. In recent years, the practice of heat-treating serum prior to antigen testing has demonstrated improved detection of heartworm infection. While the pract...

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Main Authors: Jeff M. Gruntmeir, Nina M. Thompson, Maureen T. Long, Byron L. Blagburn, Heather D. S. Walden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dirofilaria immitis
Acanthocheilonema reconditum
Heat treatment
Intestinal parasites
Microfilariae
Cross reactivity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04573-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04573-6

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