Babesiosis in dogs, is also known as canine malaria. It is caused by blood parasites that are transmitted by ticks. Untreated, this disease is usually fatal for the dog. Quick staining, known as modified Pappenheim staining, reliably diagnoses babesiosis in dogs.If babesiosis is suspected, a blood test should be performed in addition to the physical [...]
Neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (NAbs) are IgG, IgM and IgA antibodies that inhibit the binding of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the surface spike protein (S protein) to the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. This response protects a person against symptomatic infection or reduces the severity of the disease, making NAbs measurement particularly important (Vgl. [...]
Autumn has begun and with it the flu season. Cough, sore throat, runny nose and fatigue are the main symptoms of seasonal influenza - or COVID-19? Many patients are not sure whether they have contracted seasonal flu or COVID. As both infectious diseases have similar symptoms, it is not always easy for doctors to [...]
