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Diagnostic methods in infectious respiratory disease.

A Baskerville1

  • 1Public Health Laboratory Service, Centre for Applied Microbiology & Research, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.

New Zealand Veterinary Journal
|December 1, 1981
PubMed
Summary

Accurate laboratory diagnosis of animal respiratory disease relies on proper specimen collection. Key factors include sample adequacy, site, timing, and using appropriate diagnostic methods for reliable results.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Diagnostic Microbiology

Background:

  • Accurate laboratory diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of animal respiratory diseases.
  • Sampling the lower respiratory tract for causative agents is challenging but essential for diagnosing pneumonia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline best practices for specimen collection in diagnosing animal respiratory diseases.
  • To discuss various diagnostic methods and their applications.

Main Methods:

  • Emphasizes the importance of specimen adequacy, correct site, and optimal timing for sample collection.
  • Recommends sampling multiple animals for comprehensive diagnosis.
  • Discusses diagnostic techniques including culture, electron microscopy, ELISA, and clinical biochemistry.

Main Results:

  • Proper sampling significantly increases the likelihood of isolating the causative agent.
  • Indirect methods like electron microscopy and ELISA aid in agent detection.
  • Clinical biochemistry provides insights into disease severity and prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • Effective laboratory diagnosis of animal respiratory infections hinges on meticulous specimen collection and appropriate diagnostic techniques.
  • Pulmonary function tests have limited utility in routine animal diagnostics.

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