Laboratory Reporting Accuracy of Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Virus

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoff Olsen ◽  
Brian Speer
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Disease Virus ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Reporting Accuracy ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Feather Disease Virus

scholarly journals Psittacine beak and feather disease virus in budgerigars and ring-neck parakeets in South Africa

2004 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Albertyn ◽  
K.M. Tajbhai ◽  
R.R. Bragg
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Disease Virus ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Feather Disease Virus ◽  
Viral Isolates

Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a common disease of the psittacine species and is caused by the psittacine beak and feather disease virus (PBFDV). In this study the occurrence of the disease in ring-neck parakeets and budgerigars in South Africa suffering from feathering problems, using polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic test was investigated. The genetic variation between viral isolates was also studied. Results indicate that PBFDV can be attributed to being the cause of feathering problems in some of the ring-neck parakeets and budgerigars in South Africa. Genetic variation of isolates occurs between species and individuals. A cheap and easy to use method of blood sample collection on filter paper for diagnostic purposes was also evaluated. It proved to be less stressful to the birds and did not inhibit further processes.

A quantitative, real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for beak and feather disease virus

2009 ◽  
Vol 159 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick L. Shearer ◽  
Margaret Sharp ◽  
Nicolai Bonne ◽  
Phillip Clark ◽  
Shane R. Raidal
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Disease Virus ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Feather Disease Virus

Persistent Leptospiruria in Five Dogs Despite Antimicrobial Treatment (2000–2017)

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Mauro ◽  
Kenneth Harkin
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatment ◽  
Renal Tubules ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Zoonotic Risk ◽  
The Face ◽  
Polymerase Chain

ABSTRACT In dogs with leptospirosis, doxycycline therapy is recommended as the preferred therapy for its ability to eliminate the organism from all tissues, including the renal tubules. Elimination of organisms from the renal tubules terminates leptospiruria and prevents transmission of the organism. This report describes the discovery of persistent leptospiruria in the face of therapy with doxycycline in four dogs and enrofloxacin in one dog. Leptospiruria was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction testing for pathogenic leptospires in all five dogs. In two dogs, leptospiruria resolved after a change in therapy to enrofloxacin. In three dogs, doxycycline and/or enrofloxacin were ineffective at eliminating leptospiruria, which then resolved after therapy with clarithromycin. Pet owners could be at risk as persistent leptospiruria poses a potential zoonotic risk. The potential reasons for persistent leptospiruria as demonstrated by polymerase chain reaction testing are discussed.

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