Comparison of qPCR and blood smear microscopy for the diagnosis of Mycoplasma suis in a French veterinary practice

Comparison of qPCR and blood smear microscopy for the diagnosis of Mycoplasma suis in a French veterinary practice

Abstract Mycoplasma suis (M. suis) is an haemotropic Mycoplasma that adheres and invades erythrocytes and is responsible for infectious anaemia of pigs. Infections with M. suis have been reported worldwide. Clinical signs after M. suis infection can be significant particularly for the breeding herd...

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Main Authors: Valérie Normand, Gwenaël Boulbria, Mathieu Brissonnier, Véronique Bachy, Pierre-Yves Moalic, Pauline Berton, Franck Bouchet, Arnaud Lebret
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Pig
Mycoplasma suis
PCR
Blood smear
Diagnostic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-019-0143-8

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