Comparison of serological assays for detecting antibodies in ducks exposed to H5 subtype avian influenza virus

Comparison of serological assays for detecting antibodies in ducks exposed to H5 subtype avian influenza virus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chicken red blood cells (RBCs) are commonly used in hemagglutination inhibition (HI) tests to measure hemagglutinating antibodies against influenza viruses. The use of horse RBCs in the HI test can reportedly increase its sensitivity...

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Main Authors: Wibawa Hendra, Henning Joerg, Waluyati Dessie Eri, Usman Tri Bhakti, Lowther Sue, Bingham John, Junaidi Akhmad, Meers Joanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Avian influenza
H5N1
Hemagglutination inhibition test
Virus neutralization test
Horse red blood cells
Duck
Kappa
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/117

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