Rapid infectious disease test FASTest® PARVO

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FASTest® PARVO Card is a rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Parvovirus antigens in the feces of the dog, cat and mink. The Canine Parvovirus (CPV) was first described in 1978 as cause of diarrhoea in dogs. At first the virus was detected in North America, but it spread quickly world-wide. The Canine Parvovirus (CPV), the Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) and the Mink Enteritis Virus (MEV) show structural similarities. Puppies are infected through an oronasal path at an early age. The virus is excreted by infected animals via feces and remains infectious in the environment up to one year. Thereby, kennels can be permanently contaminated. The clinical symptoms of Parvovirus enteritis are severe diarrhoea, vomiting, anorexia, dehydration and panleukopenia. Fecal samples can be used for detection of the parvovirus specific antigens CPV-1, CPV-2, CPV-2a, CPV-2b und CPV-2c. The use of FASTest® PARVO Card enables the veterinarian to quickly confirm an aetiological diagnosis of a CPV infection, to start the therapy immediately and to initiate the required quarantine procedures.