Comparison of Real-Time PCR, Bacteriologic Culture and Fluorescent Antibody Test for the Detection of <i>Leptospira borgpetersenii</i> in Urine of Naturally Infected Cattle

Cattle are susceptible to infection with multiple serovars of pathogenic leptospires, resulting in abortion, stillbirth, premature birth, reproductive failure and milk drop syndrome. Cattle also act as a reservoir host for <i>L. borgpetersenii</i> serovar Hardjo which is excreted from re...

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Main Authors: Jarlath E. Nally, Ahmed A. A. Ahmed, Ellie J. Putz, Debra E. Palmquist, Marga G. A. Goris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/7/2/66