Comparative performance analysis of different microfilaria testing methods for Dirofilaria immitis in canine blood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microfilaria (MF) testing is an essential part of canine heartworm diagnostics, and it is recommended by the American Heartworm Society that a MF test be performed in tandem with antigen testing on every dog, every year, regardless of prevention status or history. There are a variety of methods that can be used to detect MF in canine whole blood; however, these methods widely vary in their sensitivities as well as practical factors, including time investment and cost. Additionally, some MF tests offer the advantage of being quantitative or allowing for morphological or molecular species identification, while other tests should only be used qualitatively.

Methods

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative performance of MF tests, incl

SUBMITTER: Smith RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555853 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature