Nested-PCR for the detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in bronchial alveolar swabs, frozen tissues and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded swine lung samples: comparative evaluation with immunohistochemical findings and histological features

The diagnosis of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection is often performed through histopathology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or a combination of these techniques. PCR can be performed on samples using several conservation methods, including swabs, frozen tissue or fo...

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Main Authors: Paula R. Almeida, Caroline P. Andrade, Laura L. Almeida, Luiz G.S. Oliveira, Luiza A. Castro, Priscila Zlotowski, Sérgio C. da Silva, David Driemeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA) 2012-08-01
Series:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-736X2012000800006&lng=en&tlng=en