Coronavirus

Description

Coronavirus

The tamaVet® Coronavirus Test is intended for the rapid detection of specific canine and feline coronavirus antigens in the faecal samples of dogs and cats. Canine coronavirus (CCoV) and feline coronavirus (FCoV) both belong to the Coronaviridae family and occur worldwide. The infections tend to be transmitted orally. Coronaviruses demonstrate high recombination and mutation rates, which fosters new variants. Many infections are subclinical in dogs and cats, or cause only mild intestinal symptoms such as diarrhea. Infections with clinical manifestations, primarily in puppies, kittens and other young animals, include apathy and anorexia, diarrhea, dehydration, fever and, more rarely, heavily bloodied diarrhea and even death. Its severity and duration in dogs and cats also depends on simultaneous parasitosis and mixed infections. The development of
feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal manifestation of an infection that only affects cats. The activation of macrophages and the complement system leads to inflammation of the vascular system and necrosis, with leakage of serum and proteins into the body cavities and fibrin deposition (effusive or wet form). A milder, more prolonged form without exudate may also occur, with nodular sites of inflammation in the organs (noneffusive or dry form). Clinical symptoms include anorexia and cachexia, as well as a recurrent fever that does not respond to treatment. The detection of antigens is usually possible around 3 to 14 days after infection. The test is suitable for the early detection of suspected infection with coronavirus or in the case of clinical symptoms. As the excretion of coronavirus can be intermittent, repeated testing is recommended

Coronavirus