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Comparison of PCR methods for the detection of genetic variants of carp edema virus.
Diseases of aquatic organisms - 20 Sept 2017
Adamek Mikolaj, Matras Marek, Jung-Schroers Verena, Teitge Felix, Heling Max, Bergmann Sven M, Reichert Michal, Way Keith, Stone David M, Steinhagen Dieter
Abstract excerpt
The infection of common carp and its ornamental variety, koi, with the carp edema virus (CEV) is often associated with the occurrence of a clinical disease called 'koi sleepy disease'. The disease may lead to high mortality in both koi and common carp populations. To prevent further spread of the infection and the disease, a reliable detection method for this virus is required. However, the high genetic...
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