Comparison of colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification kit and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis of peste des petits ruminants in sheep and goats in Southeast Nigeria

Background and Aim: Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, extremely contagious transboundary viral disease of small ruminants with severe economic consequences, caused by PPR virus. Cost-effective and rapid diagnosis of the disease is essential for prompt management and control. This study a...

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Main Authors: Ijeoma Chekwube Chukwudi, Kenneth Ikejiofor Ogbu, Pam Dachung Luka, Refiloe Petunia Malesa, Livio Edward Heath, Emmanuel Ikenna Ugochukwu, Kennedy Foinkfu Chah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2020-11-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.13/November-2020/9.pdf