Immunohistochemical diagnosis of pestivirus infection associated with bovine and ovine abortion and perinatal death.
Am J Vet Res
; 58(12): 1371-5, 1997 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To establish a reliable, rapid, economical method for detection of pestivirus infection in bovine and ovine fetuses and to examine participation of these viruses in abortions and neonatal mortality. ANIMALS 213 bovine and 31 ovine fetuses, as well as 36 newborn calves and 25 lambs, which had died within 3 days after birth, were tested for bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and border disease virus by use of different methods. PROCEDURE Detection of BVDV in fetuses was performed by immunohistochemical methods, using a panel of monoclonal antibodies against pestivirus antigens on cryostat and paraffin sections and by virus isolation in cell culture; in some instances, an antigencapture ELISA was performed. Results of the various methods were compared.RESULTS:
Sensitivity of BVDV detection by immunohistochemical methods and virus isolation in cell culture was equal; however, it decreased in association with autolysis. In autolytic fetuses, use of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded brain sections was the most favorable method. Antigen detection by ELISA was less sensitive.CONCLUSIONS:
Immunohistochemical analysis of cryostat sections of brain, skin, thyroid gland, abomasum, and placenta is a rapid, sensitive method for detecting pestiviruses in fetuses. In the presence of advanced autolysis, this method used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded brain sections is recommended over the other described methods.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças dos Ovinos
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Doenças dos Bovinos
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Infecções por Pestivirus
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Aborto Animal
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Morte Fetal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Vet Res
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
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