Single-step technique for staining Anaplasma marginale in bovine blood smears. |
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| Authors: | L T Hart N G Morris R Bessin D J LePrince W J Todd F M Enright D G Luther |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Science, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge. |
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| Abstract: | Three available differential stains, Camco-Quik, Diff-Quik, and Wright-Giesma were compared for detection of intraerythrocytic Anaplasma marginale in bovine blood smears. In samples where < 1% to more than 51% of the RBC were infected, statistical analysis of the data indicated no significant difference in the detection of A marginale with Camco-Quik or Diff-Quik stains. However, a significantly lower percentage of infected RBC were detected when blood smears were stained with the Wright-Giemsa stain, compared with the other 2 methods. |
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