Why Rapid Test Kits Should NOT Be Used for Rabies Diagnosis
Years ago, a fellow veterinarian once asked me why Vet Diagnostix does not carry a rabies antigen rapid test that was being offered in the market. My answer then, and up to now, remains simple and honest: “I honestly cannot explain why some companies sell rabies rapid tests. But I can clearly say this: we […]
“Arte lang?” — Why Heart Evangelista’s Tick Story Isn’t Just Drama
When Heart Evangelista shared that she had a tick bite, parts of the internet reacted predictably: “Arte lang yan.” “Drama.” “Overreacting.” But here is the truth every veterinarian understands: Parasite exposure is not vanity. It is medicine. It is dermatology. It is zoonosis. And what many netizens dismiss as “kaartehan” is often the exact scenario […]