Canine Heartworm (CHW)

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Canine Heartworm (CHW)

The tamaVet® Canine Heartworm (CHW) Test is intended for the rapid detection of specific Dirofilaria immitis
antigens in the whole blood, serum or plasma of dogs. Heartworm disease, also known as dirofilariasis, is caused by the Dirofilaria immitis parasite of the Onchocercidae family. Transmitted by mosquitoes, it mainly affects dogs, but can sometimes also occur in cats. Mosquitoes are responsible for its transmission. As the disease initially develops in the subcutis, mild or newly occuring infections often go unnoticed. As the pre-adult form reaches the vascular system and adult female dirofilaria develops

in the pulmonary arteries, symptoms such as inflammation, loss of appetite, lethargy, weight loss, a chronic cough and even heart failure can develop. The entire development cycle in the mosquito and primary host takes at least
5 or 6 months, meaning that female adult antigens can be detected – at the earliest – 6 to 7 months after infection occurs. The test is suitable for the early detection of suspected
heartworm disease or in the case of clinical symptoms, and should be repeated after treatment to confirm the
elimination of the parasite.

Canine Heartworm (CHW)