Use of serological diagnostic techniques in the control and eradication of caprine arthritis encephalitis: an update
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1678-4456.v52i4p283-297Keywords:
Caprine arthritis encephalitis virus, CAEV, Small ruminant lentivirus, SRLV, Diagnosis, ControlAbstract
Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) is a chronic disease caused by a small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV), which causes significant losses in goat breeding. The actual state of animal infection with SRLV is difficult to determine due to a complex pathogenesis of the virus, including factors such as delayed or intermittent seroconversion in serological tests. Several serological techniques are available for disease diagnosis, such as screening or confirmation tests, which are different in sensitivity and specificity. Regarding the choice of the test to be applied, availability of commercial immunoreagents, team training, antigen used, and cost of techniques must be considered. This review presents the serological methods available for use in different stages of CAE control and eradication programs, and management measures to be adopted in conjunction with serological diagnosis of the disease.
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