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- The B. canis SAT (Serum Agglutination Test) detects mainly IgM antibodies and the result of the test represents the degree to which any antibodies in the serum are able to agglutinate B. canis antigen (agglutination indicates the presence of anti-B. canis antibodies).
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A positive saline autoagglutination test indicates the red blood cells have surface antibodies and is consistent with IMHA. To perform a saline autoagglutination test, a drop of fresh blood is mixed with a drop of saline on a glass slide.
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The slide agglutination test can be easily performed in practice, and is used to differentiate true autoagglutination from rouleaux formation (nonimmune RBC adhesion). A single drop of EDTA-anticoagulated blood is placed onto a microscope slide and mixed with saline (1–2 drops in dogs; 3–4 drops in cats due to their greater propensity to ...
- Pathophysiology of Imha
- Clinical Presentation of Imha
- Diagnosis of Imha
- Imha Therapy
- Preventing Pulmonary Thromboembolism During Imha
- Prognosis For Imha
IMHA in dogs and cats is an antibody-mediated disease. It’s a classic example of a cytotoxic (type II) immune-mediated reaction in which antibody and complement attachment to the surface of RBCs leads to hemolysis. Hemolysis can be extravascular (antibody-coated RBCs are recognizedand phagocytosed by macrophages in organs such as the spleen) or int...
Most commonly, dogs and cats with IMHA exhibit clinical features suggestive of moderate to severe anemia: pale mucous membranes, lethargy, exercise intolerance, and collapse. Physical examination will often reveal tachycardia, tachypnea, and strong (bounding) pulses associated with the sympathetic stimulation triggered by local tissue hypoxia. Pati...
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Many diagnostically helpful clues can be provided by a complete blood count (CBC), serum biochemistry, and urinalysis. Complete Blood Count A CBC may reveal anemia, an inflammatory leukogram, and/or thrombocytopenia. Anemia:Anemia may be mild to marked, usually with features of a regenerative response such as anisocytosis and polychromasia and associated RBC indices such as increased mean corpuscular volume and decreased mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration. 1. Marked autoagglutination,...
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging (chest and abdominal radiography and abdominal ultrasonography) is not an essential diagnostic tool for patients with suspected IMHA and often reveals no significant abnormalities. The main purpose of diagnostic imaging is to rule out conditions that mimic or trigger IMHA (e.g., zinc toxicity) or underlying neoplasia causing either associative IMHA (most commonly suspected with round cell tumors) or nonimmune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (often seen with hemangiosarcom...
Immunologic Testing
Strictly speaking, diagnosis of IMHA requires confirmation of the immune-mediated nature of the disease. Although many different immunologic tests have been used over the years, 2 particular tests have stood the test of time: in-saline agglutination testing and Coombs’ testing. In-Saline Agglutination Testing: In many patients with IMHA, particularly those with high levels of antibody bound to cell membranes, RBCs can be strongly adhered to each other by antibodies attached to more than one R...
Because IMHA is an immune-mediated disease, treatment has typically been centered on suppressing the immune system and providing supportive care to keep the patient stable until the immune-mediated component of the disease is controlled. Careful initial diagnostic evaluation is needed to ensure that the patient does not have nonimmune hemolytic ane...
In dogs with IMHA, pulmonary thromboembolism is a major cause of death. Therefore, during the initial treatment of IMHA, thromboprophylactic therapy is recommended.16For first-line therapy, anticoagulant therapy with drugs that inhibit the clotting cascade is recommended, including unfractionated heparin (starting dose 150 to 200 U/kg SC q6h or as ...
Unfortunately, the mortality rate among dogs with IMHA continues to be high (>50%); most deaths occur within the first few months after presentation due to severe anemia, pulmonary thromboembolism, or euthanasia resulting from client intolerance of the high cost of therapy and drug side effects. In contrast, the long-term prognosis after survival o...
What tests are used to diagnose IMHA in dogs? The first step in diagnosis of IMHA is a general blood test to check haematology and biochemistry. This will identify anaemia, which is often moderate to severe. Other abnormalities may also be present, such as low platelets.
5 days ago · Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a life-threatening condition in which a dog’s immune system starts attacking and destroying the body’s own red blood cells. As red blood cells distribute oxygen...
Jun 8, 2019 · A peripheral blood smear from an anemic dog reveals that the RBCs are prominently clumped together, which indicates agglutination. A saline dispersion test should be performed for confirmation.
Sep 2, 2021 · Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) is one of the most prevalent immune-mediated diseases in canines, and it carries a guarded prognosis because of the substantial rates of morbidity and mortality. Comprehensive supportive nursing care is critical in patients with IMHA.
