Molecular detection and isolation of avian metapneumovirus in Mexico

Volume: 43, Issue: 3, Pages: 217 - 223
Published: Mar 12, 2014
Abstract
We conducted a longitudinal study to detect and isolate avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) in two highly productive poultry areas in Mexico. A total of 968 breeder hens and pullets from 2 to 73 weeks of age were analysed. Serology was performed to detect aMPV antibodies and 105 samples of tracheal tissue were collected, pooled by age, and used for attempted virus isolation and aMPV nested reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (nRT-PCR). The...
Paper Details
Title
Molecular detection and isolation of avian metapneumovirus in Mexico
Published Date
Mar 12, 2014
Volume
43
Issue
3
Pages
217 - 223
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