Evaluation of a blocking ELISA for the detection of antibodies against <it>Lawsonia intracellularis </it>in pig sera

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Lawsonia intracellularis </it>is a common cause of chronic diarrhoea and poor performance in young growing pigs. Diagnosis of this obligate intracellular bacterium is based on the demonstration of the microbe or micro...

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Main Authors: Merza Malik, Nordengrahn Ann, Wallgren Per, Jacobson Magdalena, Emanuelson Ulf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/23