Latent class analysis of the diagnostic characteristics of PCR and conventional bacteriological culture in diagnosing intramammary infections caused by <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it> in dairy cows at dry off

Latent class analysis of the diagnostic characteristics of PCR and conventional bacteriological culture in diagnosing intramammary infections caused by <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it> in dairy cows at dry off

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Staphylococcus aureus</it> is one of the most common causes of intramammary infections in dairy cows at dry off. Reliable identification is important for disease management on herd level and for antimicrobial treatmen...

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Main Authors: Cederlöf Sara Ellinor, Toft Nils, Aalbaek Bent, Klaas Ilka Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Staphylococcus aureus
PCR
Latent class analysis
Sensitivity
Specificity
Mastitis
Bacteriological culture
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/54/1/65

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