trūRapid Dirofilaria
Product description
trūRapid Dirofilaria: rapid test for detection of Dirofilaria immitis antigen
The trūRapid Dirofilaria is a rapid test for detection of Dirofilaria immitis antigen in canine serum, plasma, or anticoagulated whole blood.
6-7 month after infection, adult female worms become apparent and can specifically be detected using trūRapid Dirofilaria. The parasite commonly resides in the pulmonary arterial system as well as the heart and a major effect on animal health is manifestation of damage to the lung vessels and tissue the clinical picture of the disease varies in affected dogs. Mild cases may be asymptomatic but more severely affected patients can show different stages of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The parasite is endemic in many tropical and subtropical regions. Therefore regular prophylactic treatment is needed for the dogs as well as checks for infectious status using trūRapid Dirofilaria.
