Astéria Leptospira

Astéria Leptospira

Symptoms

Main clinical signs

Tick-borne diseases are vector-borne diseases in which the clinical signs observed may mainly include high fever, depression, anorexia and sometimes vomiting. These infectious diseases are caused either by parasites such as Babesia canis canis, Babesia canis vogeli, Babesia gibsoni; or by bacteria such as Borrelia spp., Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys, Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by bacteria called leptospires. This condition is a major health concern because of its zoonotic status. It is indeed a disease transmissible to humans and distributed worldwide. Leptospires can penetrate through wounds, mucous membranes (ocular, oral, nasal, etc.) and even through macerated intact skin. The clinical signs of leptospirosis in dogs can take different forms:

It is advisable to look for the pathogen by PCR in blood during the first week after the onset of clinical signs, then in urine.

Clinical forms

• The acute form: sudden fever (39.5-41°C), accompanied by depression and refusal of food. The ocular and oral mucous membranes are often orange-coloured and episodes of diarrhoea or constipation are observed.
• The chronic form: reduced condition associated with anaemia, repeated febrile episodes, weight loss.

Advantages

Key benefits

Astéria Leptospira tests are next-generation molecular tests that enable simple, reliable and rapid detection and differentiation of the pathogen, making it possible to isolate and treat the affected animal even before the first clinical signs appear.

Unlike conventional PCR reactions, Astéria tests are carried out in only a few steps on a portable, easy-to-use reading system. Results can therefore be obtained in under 40 minutes, at the clinic or in the field.

Uses and benefits

• The inapparent form: common; this form shows no clinical signs, or only a slight decline in condition.

Indications

Recommended use

Tests are intended for in vitro diagnostic use by veterinarians in accordance with the user guides, manuals and technical specifications.