Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnosis of equid herpesviruses -1 and -4 by polymerase chain reaction.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Sharma, P C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Pathology · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a sensitive technique used to detect DNA of viral pathogens. We have applied the technique to the detection of Equid herpesviruses-1 and -4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4) DNA within nasopharyngeal swab samples from horses. Ninety-eight samples from suspected field cases and in-contact horses were analysed. The assays were conducted blind and later decoded and compared with virus isolation data. Our results indicate that PCR is a sensitive and rapid technique for the diagnosis of EHV-1 and EHV-4 infection.
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