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http://dx.doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2015.06.32.3.219

Multiplex Quantitative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Fecal Samples  

Han, Jae-Ik (College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Jung, Young-Hun (National Institute of Animal Science)
Choe, Changyong (National Institute of Animal Science)
Yoo, Jaegyu (National Institute of Animal Science)
Kang, Seog-Jin (National Institute of Animal Science)
Yoo, Hansang (College of veterinary medicine, Seoul national university)
Park, Hongtae (College of veterinary medicine, Seoul national university)
Kwon, Eung-Gi (National Institute of Animal Science)
Cho, Yong-Il (National Institute of Animal Science)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.32, no.3, 2015 , pp. 219-223 More about this Journal
Abstract
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) causes paratuberculosis or Johne's disease, an intestinal granulomatous infection in domestic and wild animals. The study aimed to develop and evaluate a panel of multiplex quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (mqPCR) assay for simultaneous detection of three MAP-specific genes (IS900, F57 and ISMAP02 genes). The analytic sensitivity (i.e., limit of detection, expressed as cells per 1 ml) was 150 for IS900, 1500 for F57, and 50 for ISMAP02. The specificity of the method was determined by testing 152 bovine fecal samples. Based on the test, it showed that the assay simultaneously detected the target genes in short period of time and at lower cost compared to laboratory routine tests. The test agreement between the assay and routine test was 94%. The discrepancy in the results was due to samples that were tested positive by the panel but negative by the routine tests, suggesting that the assay has higher sensitivity than the routine tests. In conclusion, the mqPCR assay could be a rapid and accurate testing tool for investigating paratuberculosis or Johne's disease cases in domestic and wild animals.
Keywords
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis; multiplex quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction; diagnosis;
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