Serodiagnosis of brucella canis infection in dogs by a dipstick enzyme immunoassay

Autor: Uckun Sait Ucan, Zeki Aras, Ahmet Semacan
Jazyk: angličtina
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Zdroj: Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences, Vol 26, Iss 2, Pp 109-112
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1309-6958
2146-1953
Popis: Aim: A rapid and reliable test is needed by the veterinary practitioners although the canine brucellosis can be diagnosed by bacteriological, molecular and serological methods. By this study, developing a dipstick EIA for a rapid serodiagnosing the infection was aimed. Materials and Methods: The test was compared with Rapid Agglutination Test iELISA. Results: Sensitivity and specificity of the test were 82% and 95%, respectively when iELISA was evaluated as gold standard. Conclusion: Since the test has a good degree of specifity it is recommended as a screening test in the field.
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