IDEXX S. equi
ELISA Test
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Quantify Streptococcus equi antibody levels using the test that measures the immune reponse to the SeM protein, the major virulence factor of S. equi. |
Performed on serum, this test provides antibody
levels as titers in one of five different categories.
- Negative
- Weak positive
- Moderate
positive
- High positive
- Very high
positive
This test is very useful if you suspect:
- Recent
infections or recent vaccinations
- The need for
booster vaccinations
- Purpura
hemorrhagica
- Metastatic
abscesses ("bastard strangles")
- Streptococcal
myositis
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