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Ec blood tests - do low levels mean no ec?

weedug

weedug

Mama Doe
I've had a couple of blood tests done to check for ec on Mr Bubble, who is 11. I got the newer test done and the first time the reading was about 1200 (sorry, can't remember the name of the test). I was told this meant he definitely had ec, and that the levels were very substantial. After treatment, the levels had dropped to 300. Does this mean that he no longer has ec?

Just a bit concerned because he has started peeing where he shouldn't again, and a cataract in his good eye is growing rapidly. We are at the vet again on Tuesday.
 
My understanding is that you never really get rid of EC and that it can flare up again in times of stress or when the immune system is low.
EC attacks the brain but it also attacks the Kidneys. Have you had any blood tests done to check organ function?
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weedug said:
I've had a couple of blood tests done to check for ec on Mr Bubble, who is 11. I got the newer test done and the first time the reading was about 1200 (sorry, can't remember the name of the test). I was told this meant he definitely had ec, and that the levels were very substantial. After treatment, the levels had dropped to 300. Does this mean that he no longer has ec?

Just a bit concerned because he has started peeing where he shouldn't again, and a cataract in his good eye is growing rapidly. We are at the vet again on Tuesday.
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My understanding is that the reduced titre indicates a response to treatment but not that the EC is 'cured'. As rr mentioned, EC remains dormant and can become active again, especially at times of stress/concurrent illness/pain etc
 
Yes, to my mind, I can't ever see the point of repeat EC testing. It's just not a reliable enough test to check for how active it is.
 
Thank you all for replying. Bubble had his blood test about a week before Christmas, at the end of his treatment. Vet reckons the ec parasite is now at a more "acceptable" level, and shouldn't be high enough to cause more problems. But Bubs good eye is growing a cataract quickly and he is peeing outside his potty again.

Bub had blood tests done that showed no problem with kidneys, but when another vet phoned the lab to clarify something, she was told the etc would have caused kidney problems.
 
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