Development of duplex PCR for differential detection of goatpox and sheeppox viruses

Abstract Background Clinically, sheeppox and goatpox have the same symptoms and cannot be distinguished serologically. A cheaper and easy method for differential diagnosis is important in control of this disease in endemic region. Methods A duplex PCR assay was developed for the specific differentia...

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Main Authors: Zhixun Zhao, Guohua Wu, Xinmin Yan, Xueliang Zhu, Jian Li, Haixia Zhu, Zhidong Zhang, Qiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1179-0