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Comparison of polymerase chain reaction assay, bacteriologic culture, and serologic testing in assessment of prevalence of urinary shedding of leptospires in dogs
1 May 2003
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OBJECTIVE: To compare results of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of urine samples, serologic testing, and bacteriologic culture of urine to determine prevalence of urinary shedding of leptospires in dogs. DESIGN: Serial case study. ANIMALS: 500 dogs evaluated serially without regard to health status. PROCEDURE: Urine samples were examined via PCR assay and bacteriologic culture for leptospires. Blood...
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