Diagnostic methods of canine ehrlichiosis

Abstract

It was noted that the issue of diagnosis of dogs’ ehrlichiosis today is very acute. The main diagnostic methods and their efficacy at various stages of the disease have been studied. Efficient methods of diagnostics of ehrlichiosis by ELISA method have been identified. Various peripheral blood staining methods are used in diagnosing ehrilchiosis and babesiosis have been compared. It has been noted that identifying E. canis in the blood is difficult and the results are often ambiguous. Smear microscopy (unlike serological tests) allows to diagnose early ehrlichiosis.