Use of a nested PCR-enzyme immunoassay with an internal control to detect <it>Chlamydophila psittaci </it>in turkeys

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Laboratory diagnosis of <it>Chlamydophila psittaci</it>, an important turkey respiratory pathogen, is difficult. To facilitate the diagnosis, a nested PCR-enzyme immunoassay (PCR-EIA) was developed to detect the <it>...

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Main Authors: Goddeeris Bruno M, Volckaert Guido, Messmer Trudy O, Verminnen Kristel, Van Loock Marnix, Vanrompay Daisy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/5/76