Immune‐mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality
in dogs. IMHA also occurs in cats, although less commonly. IMHA is considered secondary …

The most widely used immunoassay configuration is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay (ELISA) because the procedure produces highly sensitive and specific results and …

Veterinarians often test for serologic evidence of vector-borne infections in sick dogs
presenting with clinical signs or to screen for subclinical chronic infections. Additional …

Background With the exception of Bartonella spp. or Cytauxzoon felis, feline vector-borne
pathogens (FVBP) have been less frequently studied in North America and are generally …

Background Ehrlichia ewingii is the most seroprevalent Ehrlichia‐infecting dogs in the
southern and mid‐western United States. Fever, lameness, and polyarthritis are commonly …

Abstract Background Nowadays, Ehrlichia canis receives increasing attention because of its
great morbidity and mortality in animals. Dogs in the subclinical and chronic phases can be …

Vector-borne disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in companion
animals. In addition to causing acute illness, many vector-borne disease agents cause …

OBJECTIVE To compare the performance of 5 synthetic peptide–based ELISAs with that of 3
commercially available immunofluorescent assays (IFAs) for serologic diagnosis of …

Background: Amblyomma americanum is the most common tick infesting both animals and
humans in the southern United States and transmits a variety of zoonotic agents. The rise in …

Background Ehrlichia ewingii, which causes disease in dogs and people, is the most
common Ehrlichia spp. infecting dogs in the United States, but little is known about how long …