Method: Membrane Immunochromatography

Analysis: Assay for viral antigens of the Paramyxovirus that causes Distemper.

Sample: Serum, plasma, urine, mucosal specimens (conjunctival, ocular, nasal, mouth)

Preparation: 2 minutes

Reading: 10 minutes

Storage: 24 months at room temperature (2°C to 30°C)

Presentation: 5 tests

Reliability: In comparison with clinical diagnosis:

Sensitivity: 92.4%
Specificity: 95.2%
Low detection threshold: 101.8 TCID50/0.1 ml

The Distemper virus is transmitted via inhalation through direct contact with a carrier animal ⁽²⁾.

Catarrhal inflammation of the respiratory and digestive tract can be followed by severe neurological sequelae or the death of the animal.

However, 1/3 of the carriers remain asymptomatic ⁽²⁾. The incidence is higher in puppies and elder animals. Despite the good vaccination policies, the presence of the virus is confirmed in 30% of clinical suspicions ⁽³⁾.

Antigen detection methods may be performed at puppies with colostral immunity, as they don't cross-react with antibodies deriving from maternal immunity.

Speed Distemper provides a specific detection of the Distemper virus, irrespectively of the age of the animal.

In multi-animal environments, Speed Distemper can be used to protect healthy animals and identify rapidly virus excretors.

Speed Distemper offersthe rapid and early detection of the disease, as from the end of the incubation period (3 to 7 days).