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Respiratory Profile Rodents (Mice, Rats)
Test number: 8801 |
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1 ) Mycoplasma pulmonis (mucous membranes) -PCR
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Description |
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PCR
Mycoplasma pulmonis is the causative agent of 'murine respiratory mycoplasmosis' in rats and mice, a slowly progressing infection of the respiratory tracts associated with the formation of thick mucus. Clinical signs of infected animals are sneezing, mucopurulent nasal discharge, stertorous breathing sounds and dyspnoea. The infection can spread to the middle ear and lead to otitis media and head tilt.
In addition, especially in older female rats, Mycoplasma pulmonis can cause genital infection which leads to infertility or a small litter size. In rare cases, metritis or pyometra are also seen.
Latent infections without any clinical signs are common.
Transmission occurs through aerosols in close direct contact. Sexual or intrauterine transmission is also possible.
We also offer
Mucous Membranes
Mycoplasma haemotropic
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2 ) Bordetella bronchiseptica PCR
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Species
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Cat / Feline
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Dog / Canine
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Others
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Pig / Swine
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Rabbit
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Ruminants
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Description |
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PCR
Bordetella bronchiseptica – Overview
Bordetella species are small, gram-negative bacilli capable of motility via flagella. B. bronchiseptica typically survives only briefly outside the respiratory tract. Transmission occurs through direct contact or aerosolized droplets.
Due to its toxin production, B. bronchiseptica specifically targets and damages the ciliated epithelial cells of the respiratory mucosa. It can persist in the respiratory tract for up to three months. The pathogen is not host-specific and may be transmitted between species — for example, from dogs to cats — and, in rare cases, to humans (zoonotic potential).
In dogs, Bordetella bronchiseptica is a well-known component of kennel cough (canine infectious tracheobronchitis). In cats, it can also cause respiratory disease, although coughing is not typically observed. Common clinical signs include:
- Fever
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Swelling of the submandibular lymph nodes
- Harsh or intensified breath sounds
Symptoms are usually mild and self-limiting, resolving within approximately 10 days. However, life-threatening bronchopneumonia may develop in young kittens.
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Sample Requirements |
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A, BAL .
Swab without medium (nose, pharynx), bronchial secretion, BAL
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To order:
- If you have any queries, please contact us on:
Tel: 0161 282 3066
email: info@laboklin.co.uk
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