The Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of a PCR Assay When Compared to a Serologic Micro-Agglutination Test for Canine Leptospirosis

ObjectiveTo evaluate PCR assay sensitivity and specificity compared to that of microscopic agglutination test (MAT) for diagnosis of canine leptospirosis. Electronic records search was performed to identify dogs with results for both PCR and MAT testing for leptospirosis.MethodsAll dogs were clinica...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth A. Martin, Johanna C. Heseltine, Kate E. Creevy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.815103/full