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Real-time PCR assays for detection of Brucella spp. and the identification of genotype ST27 in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
Journal of microbiological methods - 1 May 2014
Wu Qingzhong, McFee Wayne E, Goldstein Tracey, Tiller Rebekah V, Schwacke Lori
Abstract excerpt
Rapid detection of Brucella spp. in marine mammals is challenging. Microbiologic culture is used for definitive diagnosis of brucellosis, but is time consuming, has low sensitivity and can be hazardous to laboratory personnel. Serological methods can aid in diagnosis, but may not differentiate pr...
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