Detection of Trichinella infection in slaughter horses by artificial digestion, ELISA and PCR

In this study we compared the sensitivity of molecular, serologic and parasitologic methods for diagnosis of equine trichinellosis in two abattoirs, one rural and one federal inspection type. Diaphragm muscle samples were obtained from 170 slaughter horses and examined by artificial digestion and PC...

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Main Authors: Viveros N., Arriaga C., Banda V., Ortega-Pierres M.G., Yépez-Mulia L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2001-06-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/200108s2257