Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Testing for infections in pet mice and rats
By Livingston, Robert S & Riley, Lela K·Published in Lab animal·2003·University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnostic testing of mouse and rat colonies for infectious agents.
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
This study looks at how to keep mice and rats healthy in research settings by checking for germs that could interfere with experiments. The authors explain different tests that can be used to find these germs, which ones are important to look for, and how often these checks should be done. Keeping an eye on the health of these rodents is crucial for ensuring reliable research results.
Abstract
Rodent health monitoring programs make an essential contribution to biomedical research by identifying the presence of infectious agents that might confound animal research. The authors discuss the types of diagnostic tests available, which agents deserve monitoring, and the appropriate frequency for such interventions.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19757616/