Medical diagnosis applied to veterinary medicine refers to the process of identifying and determining the disease or condition of an animal by evaluating clinical signs, medical history, results of laboratory examinations and other diagnostic tests.

As in human medicine, veterinary diagnosis is crucial to providing adequate care to animals and establishing an effective treatment plan. Veterinarians use a variety of methods and techniques to reach an accurate diagnosis.

In this aspect, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests play a crucial role in veterinary diagnosis due to their high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of pathogen genetic material. These tests are widely used in veterinary medicine and have several important advantages:

Accurate detection of pathogens: PCR makes it possible to detect the presence of specific genetic material of bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi in clinical samples. This helps to accurately identify the agent causing the disease in the animal.

Rapid diagnosis: PCR tests typically have a faster turnaround time compared to other diagnostic methods, allowing for earlier diagnosis and more timely initiation of treatment.