Development of duplex PCR for differential detection of goatpox and sheeppox viruses

Development of duplex PCR for differential detection of goatpox and sheeppox viruses

Abstract Background Clinically, sheeppox and goatpox have the same symptoms and cannot be distinguished serologically. A cheaper and easy method for differential diagnosis is important in control of this disease in endemic region. Methods A duplex PCR assay was developed for the specific differentia...

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Main Authors: Zhixun Zhao, Guohua Wu, Xinmin Yan, Xueliang Zhu, Jian Li, Haixia Zhu, Zhidong Zhang, Qiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Goatpox virus
Sheeppox virus
Duplex PCR assay
Differential diagnosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1179-0

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