A comparison of real-time PCR and reverse line blot hybridization in detecting feline haemoplasmas of domestic cats and an analysis of risk factors associated with haemoplasma infections

A comparison of real-time PCR and reverse line blot hybridization in detecting feline haemoplasmas of domestic cats and an analysis of risk factors associated with haemoplasma infections

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Three species of feline haemoplasma are recognised: <it>Mycoplasma haemofelis</it> (Mhf), ‘<it>Candidatus</it> Mycoplasma haemominutum’ (CMhm) and ‘<it>Candidatus</it> Mycoplasma turicensis (CMt)....

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Main Authors: Georges Karla, Ezeokoli Chuckwudozi, Auguste Tennille, Seepersad Nisshi, Pottinger Akua, Sparagano Olivier, Tasker Séverine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Feline haemoplasmas
qPCR
Reverse line blot
Feline retrovirus infection
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/103

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