Article
Comparison of five diagnostic methods for detecting bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in calves.
Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc - 1 Jan 2007
Hilbe Monika, Stalder Hanspeter, Peterhans Ernst, Haessig Michael, Nussbaumer Marlies, Egli Christoph, Schelp Christian, Zlinszky Kati, Ehrensperger Felix
Abstract excerpt
Five diagnostic techniques performed on skin biopsies (shoulder region) and/or serum were compared for detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in 224 calves 0-3 months of age, 23 calves older than 3 months but younger than 7 months, and 11 cattle older than 7 months. The diagnostic methods used were immunohistochemistry (IHC), 2 commercial antigen ELISAs, 1 commercial antibody ELISA, and real-time...
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