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A novel real-time PCR assay for quantitative detection of Campylobacter fetus based on ribosomal sequences.
BMC veterinary research - 15 Dec 2016
Iraola Gregorio, Pérez Ruben, Betancor Laura, Marandino Ana, Morsella Claudia, Méndez Alejandra, Paolicchi Fernando, Piccirillo Alessandra, Tomás Gonzalo, Velilla Alejandra, Calleros Lucía
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Campylobacter fetus is a pathogen of major concern for animal and human health. The species shows a great intraspecific variation, with three subspecies: C. fetus subsp. fetus, C. fetus subsp. venerealis, and C. fetus subsp. testudinum. Campylobacter fetus fetus affects a broad range of hosts and induces abortion in sheep and cows. Campylobacter fetus venerealis is restricted to cattle and causes the...
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