Resum
Muscle fluid was investigated as an alternative to serum for detecting anti-hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibodies in slaughter pigs. Samples of serum and diaphragmatic muscle juice from 67 pigs were analysed by anti-HEV IgG ELISA. Compared to the serum ELISA, the ELISA on diaphragmatic muscle fluid had a sensitivity of 93%, a specificity of 91.7%, a κ value of 0.84 and a determination coefficient (R 2) of 0.77; both tests had global agreement of results. Muscle fluid can be used as an alternative to serum for serological detection of HEV antibodies in slaughter pigs. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
Idioma original | Anglès |
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Pàgines (de-a) | 179-180 |
Revista | Veterinary Journal |
Volum | 190 |
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Estat de la publicació | Publicada - 1 d’oct. 2011 |