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Wang L, Liu L, Zhang H. Development and validation of an insulated isothermal polymerase chain reaction assay for the rapid detection of Mycoplasma synoviae. VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM : AN INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY JOURNAL 2024; 15:7-12. [PMID: 38464611 PMCID: PMC10921137 DOI: 10.30466/vrf.2022.554037.3474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Mycoplasma synoviae, which causes the disease known as chicken synovitis, causes serious immunosuppression. We developed a rapid insulated isothermal polymerase chain reaction (iiPCR) assay for on-site detection of M. synoviae using a primer and probe set targeting the variable lipoprotein and haemagglutinin (vlhA) gene. In addition, the specificity, sensitivity, repeatability, and clinical detection of this method were evaluated. Our iiPCR assay detected M. synoviae clinical isolates and samples successfully and produced negative results on Mycoplasma galliscepticum, avian viral arthritis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and Corynebacterium, indicating that the PCR reactions were specific. Additionally, our iiPCR assay detected the prepared positive standard plasmid diluted 10 times (1.00 × 10-1 - 1.00 × 10-10) as a template. The undiluted positive plasmid was positive and double distilled water was negative indicating that the PCR reactions were sensitive, respectively. Finally, the vlhA positive standard plasmid with dilution multiple of 1.00 × 10-4 - 1.00 × 10-6 was repeatedly detected three times to evaluate the repeatability of the iiPCR method established in this experiment showing that the iiPCR of M. synoviae is repeatable. The established iiPCR was also used to detect 50 chicken joint enlargement samples. The thermostatic detection PCR established in this experiment was comparable to a reference real-time PCR (qPCR).
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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Matsui Y, Chottikamporn J, Ungvanijban S, Seeyo KB, Vitoonpong R, Suwankitwat N, Songkasupa T, Norimine J, Yamada K, Chintapitaksakul L, Misawa N. Development of a Real-Time RT-PCR System Applicable for Rapid and Pen-Side Diagnosis of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Using a Portable Device, PicoGene® PCR1100. J Virol Methods 2023:114753. [PMID: 37209781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2023.114753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral vesicular disease, causing devastating losses to the livestock industry. A diagnostic method that enables quick decisions is required to control the disease, especially in FMD-free countries. Although conventional real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a highly sensitive method widely used for the diagnosis of FMD, a time lag caused by the transport of samples to a laboratory may allow the spread of FMD. Here, we evaluated a real-time RT-PCR system using a portable PicoGene PCR1100 device for FMD diagnosis. This system could detect the synthetic FMD viral RNA within 20min with high sensitivity compared with a conventional real-time RT-PCR. Furthermore, the Lysis Buffer S for crude nucleic extraction improved the viral RNA detection of this system in a homogenate of vesicular epithelium samples collected from FMD virus-infected animals. Furthermore, this system could detect the viral RNA in crude extracts prepared using the Lysis Buffer S from the vesicular epithelium samples homogenized using a Finger Masher tube, which allows easy homogenization without any equipment, with a high correlation compared to the standard method. Thus, the PicoGene device system can be utilized for the rapid and pen-side diagnosis of FMD. (199 words).
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- Yuto Matsui
- Center for Animal Disease Control, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Livestock Development, Regional Reference Laboratory for Foot and Mouth Disease in the South East Asia, Pakchong, 30130, Thailand
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- Department of Livestock Development, Regional Reference Laboratory for Foot and Mouth Disease in the South East Asia, Pakchong, 30130, Thailand
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- Department of Livestock Development, Regional Reference Laboratory for Foot and Mouth Disease in the South East Asia, Pakchong, 30130, Thailand
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- Virology Section, Department of Livestock Development, National Institute of Animal Health, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Virology Section, Department of Livestock Development, National Institute of Animal Health, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Virology Section, Department of Livestock Development, National Institute of Animal Health, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Center for Animal Disease Control, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan; Laboratory of Animal Infectious Disease and Prevention Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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- Center for Animal Disease Control, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan; Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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- Bureau of Quality Control of Livestock Products, Bang Kadi, Mueang Pathum Thani District, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand
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- Center for Animal Disease Control, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan; Laboratory of Veterinary Public Health, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuenkibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan.
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Rapid Detection of Fusarium oxysporum Using Insulated Isothermal PCR and a Rapid, Simple DNA Preparation Protocol. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232113253. [PMID: 36362048 PMCID: PMC9659253 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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We developed an insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) method for the efficient and rapid detection of Fusarium oxysporum (Fo), which is a fungus that infects various hosts and causes severe crop losses. The Fo iiPCR method was sensitive enough to detect up to 100 copies of standard DNA template and 10 fg of Fo genomic DNA. In addition, it could directly detect 1 pg of mycelium and 10 spores of Fo without DNA extraction. Our study compared the performance of Fo iiPCR to that of three published in planta molecular detection methods—conventional PCR, SYBR green-based real-time PCR, and hydrolysis probe-based real-time PCR—in field detection of Fo. All diseased field samples yielded positive detection results with high reproducibility when subjected to an Fo iiPCR test combined with a rapid DNA extraction protocol compared to Fo iiPCR with an automated magnetic bead-based DNA extraction protocol. Intraday and interday assays were performed to ensure the stability of this new rapid detection method. The results of detection of Fo in diseased banana pseudostem samples demonstrated that this new rapid detection method was suitable for field diagnosis of Fusarium wilt and had high F1 scores for detection (the harmonic mean of precision and recall of detection) for all asymptomatic and symptomatic Fo-infected banana samples. In addition, banana samples at four growth stages (seedling, vegetative, flowering and fruiting, and harvesting) with mild symptoms also showed positive detection results. These results indicate that this new rapid detection method is a potentially efficient procedure for on-site detection of Fo.
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Chen W, Wang W, Wang X, Li Z, Wu K, Li X, Li Y, Yi L, Zhao M, Ding H, Fan S, Chen J. Advances in the differential molecular diagnosis of vesicular disease pathogens in swine. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1019876. [PMID: 36386633 PMCID: PMC9641196 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1019876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), Senecavirus A (SVA) and swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV) are members of the family Picornaviridae, which can cause similar symptoms - vesicular lesions in the tissues of the mouth, nose, feet, skin and mucous membrane of animals. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of these viruses allows for control measures to prevent the spread of these diseases. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and real-time RT-PCR are traditional and reliable methods for pathogen detection, while their amplification reaction requires a thermocycler. Isothermal amplification methods including loop-mediated isothermal amplification and recombinase polymerase amplification developed in recent years are simple, rapid and do not require specialized equipment, allowing for point of care diagnostics. Luminex technology allows for simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens. CRISPR-Cas diagnostic systems also emerging nucleic acid detection technologies which are very sensitivity and specificity. In this paper, various nucleic acid detection methods aimed at vesicular disease pathogens in swine (including FMDV, SVA and SVDV) are summarized.
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- Wenxian Chen
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Prevention and Control of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Shuangqi Fan, ; Jinding Chen,
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Shuangqi Fan, ; Jinding Chen,
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Sharma M, Singh P. Advances in the Diagnosis of Leprosy. FRONTIERS IN TROPICAL DISEASES 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fitd.2022.893653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Leprosy is a public health issue, and early detection is critical to avert disability. Despite the global attempt to eradicate this disease as a public health problem, it remains an important cause of global neurological disability. India, Brazil and Indonesia share more than 70% of the cases. The reduction of new cases is a priority in the WHO global strategy 2021-2030 which aims to reduce disease transmission in the community by diagnosing cases and identifying subclinical infection. The clinical manifestations of leprosy range from a few to several lesions. The identification remains difficult due to the limited sensitivity of traditional approaches based on bacillary counts of skin smears and histology. To aid in the diagnosis of this disease, molecular biology, and biotechnological technologies have been applied, each with its own set of benefits and downsides despite providing an essential tool to validate the clinical diagnosis of leprosy. Because of this, it is strongly recognized that specific, inexpensive point of care technologies should be developed, particularly to identify asymptomatic M. leprae infections or leprosy nearer to the suspected cases seeking medical attention. Thus, this review will provide an overview of the advancements in leprosy diagnosis over the world. The purpose of this review is to improve our understanding of the outcomes of current tests and technologies used in leprosy diagnosis and to emphasize critical aspects concerning the detection of leprosy bacilli.
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Easy Express Extraction (Triple E)-A Universal, Electricity-Free Nucleic Acid Extraction System for the Lab and the Pen. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10051074. [PMID: 35630515 PMCID: PMC9144652 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10051074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The complexity of the current nucleic acid isolation methods limits their use outside of the modern laboratory environment. Here, we describe a fast and affordable method (easy express extraction, called TripleE) as a centrifugation-free and electricity-free nucleic acid isolation method. The procedure is based on the well-established magnetic-bead extraction technology using an in-house self-made magnetic 8-channel and a rod cover. With this extraction system, nucleic acids can be isolated with two simple and universal protocols. One method was designed for the extraction of the nucleic acid in resource-limited “easy labs”, and the other method can be used for RNA/DNA extraction in the field for so-called molecular “pen-side tests”. In both scenarios, users can extract up to 8 samples in 6 to 10 min, without the need for any electricity, centrifuges or robotic systems. In order to evaluate and compare both methods, clinical samples from various viruses (African swine fever virus; lumpy skin disease virus; peste des petits ruminants virus; bluetongue virus), matrices and animals were tested and compared with standard magnetic-bead nucleic acid extraction technology based on the KingFisher platform. Hence, validation data were generated by evaluating two DNA viruses as well as one single-stranded and one double-stranded RNA virus. The results showed that the fast, easy, portable and electricity-free extraction protocols allowed rapid and reliable nucleic acid extraction for a variety of viruses and most likely also for other pathogens, without a substantial loss of sensitivity compared to standard procedures. The speed and simplicity of the methods make them ideally suited for molecular applications, both within and outside the laboratory, including limited-resource settings.
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Yang M, Zhmendak D, Mioulet V, King DP, Burman A, Nfon CK. Combining a Universal Capture Ligand and Pan-Serotype Monoclonal Antibody to Develop a Pan-Serotype Lateral Flow Strip Test for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Detection. Viruses 2022; 14:v14040785. [PMID: 35458515 PMCID: PMC9032765 DOI: 10.3390/v14040785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) causes FMD, a highly contagious disease of cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, goats, pigs and sheep. Rapid detection of FMDV is critical to limit the devastating economic losses due to FMD. Current laboratory methods for FMDV detection such as virus isolation, real-time reverse transcription PCR and antigen detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (AgELISA) are labor-intensive, requiring trained personnel and specialized equipment. We present the development and validation of a pan-serotype lateral flow strip test (LFST) that uses recombinant bovine integrin αvβ6 as a universal capture ligand and a pan-serotype monoclonal antibody (mAb) to detect FMDV. The LFST detected all seven FMDV serotypes, where the diagnostic sensitivity was comparable to the AgELISA, and the diagnostic specificity was 100% without cross-reactivity to other viruses causing vesicular disease in livestock. This rapid test will be useful for on-site FMDV detection, as well as in laboratories in endemic countries where laboratory resources are limited.
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- Ming Yang
- National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3M4, Canada;
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (C.K.N.)
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- National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3M4, Canada;
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- The Pirbright Institute, Woking GU24 0NF, UK; (V.M.); (D.P.K.); (A.B.)
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- The Pirbright Institute, Woking GU24 0NF, UK; (V.M.); (D.P.K.); (A.B.)
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- The Pirbright Institute, Woking GU24 0NF, UK; (V.M.); (D.P.K.); (A.B.)
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- National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3M4, Canada;
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (C.K.N.)
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Zou T, Deng J, Li X, Zhang S, Chen L, Hao L, Zhuang J, Wang H, Zhang G, Ge S, Tian K. Development of a fluorescent probe hydrolysis-insulated isothermal PCR for rapid and sensitive on-site detection of African swine fever virus. Virol Sin 2022; 37:462-464. [PMID: 35257964 PMCID: PMC9243616 DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2022.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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A probe-based insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) assay was developed for rapid and onsite detection of ASFV. The developed iiPCR showed similar sensitivity and specificity with OIE recommended real-time PCR. Blood samples could be directly applied as PCR template in iiPCR without DNA extraction.
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- Tianli Zou
- Beijing Wantai Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Luoyang Putai Bio-Tech Co. Ltd, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- National Research Center for Veterinary Medicine, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Luoyang Putai Bio-Tech Co. Ltd, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- Luoyang Putai Bio-Tech Co. Ltd, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- ASFV Regional Reference Laboratory in Guangzhou, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- ASFV Regional Reference Laboratory in Guangzhou, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China.
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- Luoyang Putai Bio-Tech Co. Ltd, Luoyang, 471003, China; National Research Center for Veterinary Medicine, Luoyang, 471003, China.
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Dao X, Hung CC, Yang Y, Wang J, Yang F. Development and validation of an insulated isothermal PCR assay for the rapid detection of Mannheimia haemolytica. J Vet Diagn Invest 2022; 34:302-305. [PMID: 35139720 PMCID: PMC8921796 DOI: 10.1177/10406387211068447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We developed a rapid insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) assay for on-site detection of Mannheimia haemolytica using a primer and probe set targeting the superoxide dismutase (sodA) gene. Our iiPCR assay detected M. haemolytica clinical isolates successfully and produced negative results on other bovine or ovine respiratory pathogens, including Histophilus somni, Bibersteinia trehalosi, Trueperella pyogenes, Streptococcus suis, and Mycoplasma spp., indicating that the PCR reactions were specific. Additionally, our iiPCR assay detected as few as 21 copies of genomic DNA and 17.2 cfu/mL of bacterial culture, which was 10 and 100 times more sensitive than conventional PCR, respectively. Our iiPCR assay can be performed on a portable device in a total of 58 min and may be a useful tool for the detection of M. haemolytica in bovine and ovine respiratory disease in the field.
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- Xiaofang Dao
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Falong Yang, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, No. 16, South Section, 1st Ring Rd, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Tran HNT, Le NCT, Pham BP, Luu VQ, Nguyen VL. Evaluation of an automated insulated isothermal polymerase chain reaction system for rapid and reliable, on-site detection of African swine fever virus. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2021; 259:662-668. [PMID: 34448618 DOI: 10.2460/javma.259.6.662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the utility of an automated insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) system for rapid and reliable on-site detection of African swine fever virus (ASFV) in swine biological samples. SAMPLE Lymph node, tissue homogenate, whole blood, serum, spleen, and tonsil samples collected from swine in North and South Vietnam. PROCEDURES Analytic sensitivity of the iiPCR system was determined by serial dilution and analysis of 2 samples (swine tissue homogenate and blood) predetermined to be positive for ASFV. Analytic specificity was assessed by analysis of 2 samples predetermined to be negative for ASFV and positive or negative for other swine pathogens (classical swine fever virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, foot-and-mouth disease virus, and porcine circovirus type 2). Diagnostic performance of the iiPCR system for detection of ASFV was determined by analysis of the various tissue sample types. For all tests, a real-time PCR assay was used as the reference method. RESULTS The iiPCR system was able to detect ASFV in swine blood or tissue homogenate at dilutions up to 106, whereas the real-time PCR assay was able to detect dilutions of up to 105 or 106. The iiPCR system had high analytic specificity for detection of ASFV versus other swine pathogens. Between 97% and 100% agreement was found between results of the iiPCR system for the various tissue samples and results of real-time PCR assay. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The evaluated iiPCR system was found to be a rapid, reliable, and sample-flexible method for ASFV detection and may be useful for disease surveillance and quarantine in national strategies for early ASF control.
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Knox A, Beddoe T. Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies for the Detection of Equine Viral Pathogens. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11072150. [PMID: 34359278 PMCID: PMC8300645 DOI: 10.3390/ani11072150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Equine viral diseases remain a prominent concern for human and equine health globally. Many of these viruses are of primary biosecurity concern to countries that import equines where these viruses are not present. In addition, several equine viruses are zoonotic, which can have a significant impact on human health. Current diagnostic techniques are both time consuming and laboratory-based. The ability to accurately detect diseases will lead to better management, treatment strategies, and health outcomes. This review outlines the current modern isothermal techniques for diagnostics, such as loop-mediated isothermal amplification and insulated isothermal polymerase chain reaction, and their application as point-of-care diagnostics for the equine industry. Abstract The global equine industry provides significant economic contributions worldwide, producing approximately USD $300 billion annually. However, with the continuous national and international movement and importation of horses, there is an ongoing threat of a viral outbreak causing large epidemics and subsequent significant economic losses. Additionally, horses serve as a host for several zoonotic diseases that could cause significant human health problems. The ability to rapidly diagnose equine viral diseases early could lead to better management, treatment, and biosecurity strategies. Current serological and molecular methods cannot be field-deployable and are not suitable for resource-poor laboratories due to the requirement of expensive equipment and trained personnel. Recently, isothermal nucleic acid amplification technologies, such as loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and insulated isothermal polymerase chain reaction (iiPCR), have been developed to be utilized in-field, and provide rapid results within an hour. We will review current isothermal diagnostic techniques available to diagnose equine viruses of biosecurity and zoonotic concern and provide insight into their potential for in-field deployment.
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Zhao L, Shao G, Tang C, Yue H. Development and use of a reverse transcription insulated isothermal PCR assay for detection and characterization of bovine torovirus in yaks. Arch Virol 2021; 166:2017-2025. [PMID: 33881617 PMCID: PMC8058584 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-021-05047-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bovine torovirus (BToV) is an important diarrhea-causing pathogen affecting bovines. To facilitate BToV detection, a reverse transcription insulated isothermal PCR (RT-iiPCR) assay was developed that targets the BToV M gene with high specificity and reproducibility. The assay has a limit of detection of 23 copies/μL. Out of 69 diarrheic fecal samples from yaks collected on six farms in Tibet and Sichuan provinces in China, 11.59% (8/69) tested positive for BToV using this assay. The full-length spike (S) and hemagglutinin-esterase (HE) genes of three positive samples were subsequently sequenced. Notably, an identical recombination event was identified in the S1 subunit of the S protein of three isolates. All of the HE genes were found to belong to genotype III and shared the same unique aa variation (P44S) in the esterase domain. This study is the first confirmation of BToV in yaks and the first report of an S gene recombination event in BToV. Our findings will enhance the current understanding of the molecular characteristics and genetic evolution of BToV.
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- Long Zhao
- College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Medicine of Universities of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China. .,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Medicine of Universities of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China. .,Key Laboratory of Qinghai Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, College of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Lee J, Cho AY, Ko HH, Ping JF, Ma LJ, Chai CF, Noh JY, Jeong J, Jeong S, Kim Y, Kim J, Kim K, Lee S, Lee JB, Park SY, Choi IS, Lee SW, Song CS. Evaluation of insulated isothermal PCR devices for the detection of avian influenza virus. J Virol Methods 2021; 292:114126. [PMID: 33711374 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) and low pathogenic avian influenza viruses (LPAIVs) represent important threats to the poultry industry and global human health. Due to the high rates of avian influenza virus (AIV) transmission, controlling AIV outbreaks is challenging. HPAIV is known to be transmitted from wild birds to domestic ducks, from which it can be transmitted to layer and broiler chickens. Therefore, surveillance of AIV in domestic ducks and chickens in advance of outbreaks can prevent its spread and enable timely implementation of disease control measures. Certain molecular diagnostic tools can be applied in the field for faster AIV detection. In this study, we evaluated the AIV-detection ability of two insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) devices, POCKIT™Micro DUO Nucleic Acid Analyzer (POCKIT DUO) and POCKIT™ Central Nucleic Acid Analyzer (POCKIT Central). We found that the analytical, in vivo and clinical performances of the two POCKIT devices were comparable to those of real-time reverse transcription PCR. Due to their brief protocols and short detection times, POCKIT DUO and POCKIT Central represent promising molecular diagnostic devices for the reliable detection of AIV.
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- Jiho Lee
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- GeneReach Biotechnology, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- KCAV Co., Ltd., Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- KCAV Co., Ltd., Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Wong CL, Yong CY, Ong HK, Ho KL, Tan WS. Advances in the Diagnosis of Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:477. [PMID: 32974392 PMCID: PMC7473413 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a devastating livestock disease caused by foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV). Outbreaks of this disease in a country always result in conspicuous economic losses to livestock industry and subsequently lead to serious socioeconomic damages due to the immediate imposition of trade embargo. Rapid and accurate diagnoses are imperative to control this infectious virus. In the current review, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)-based methods used in FMD diagnosis are extensively reviewed, particularly the sandwich, liquid-phase blocking, and solid-phase competition ELISA. The differentiation of infected animals from vaccinated animals using ELISA-based methods is also highlighted, in which the role of 3ABC polyprotein as a marker is reviewed intensively. Recently, more studies are focusing on the molecular diagnostic methods, which detect the viral nucleic acids based on reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and RT-loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP). These methods are generally more sensitive because of their ability to amplify a minute amount of the viral nucleic acids. In this digital era, the RT-PCR and RT-LAMP are progressing toward the mobile versions, aiming for on-site FMDV diagnosis. Apart from RT-PCR and RT-LAMP, another diagnostic assay specifically designed for on-site diagnosis is the lateral flow immunochromatographic test strips. These test strips have some distinct advantages over other diagnostic methods, whereby the assay often does not require the aid of an external device, which greatly lowers the cost per test. In addition, the on-site diagnostic test can be easily performed by untrained personnel including farmers, and the results can be obtained in a few minutes. Lastly, the use of FMDV diagnostic assays for progressive control of the disease is also discussed critically.
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- Chuan Loo Wong
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.,Laboratory of Vaccines and Biomolecules, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.,Laboratory of Vaccines and Biomolecules, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Lim DR, Kim HR, Chae HG, Ku BK, Nah JJ, Ryoo S, Wee SH, Lee C, Lyoo YS, Park CK. Probe-based real-time reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RRT-LAMP) assay for rapid and specific detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus. Transbound Emerg Dis 2020; 67:2936-2945. [PMID: 32524762 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.13669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
Rapid and specific detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is a key factor for promoting prompt control of FMD outbreaks. In this study, a real-time reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RRT-LAMP) assay with high sensitivity, rapidity and reliability was developed using a targeted gene-specific assimilating probe for real-time detection of seven FMDV serotypes. Positive assay signals were generated within 15 min for the lowest concentration of a standard RNA sample at 62°C; this was substantially faster than that achieved by the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health)-recommended real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay. The new assay specifically amplified the 3D gene of all seven FMDV serotypes and did not amplify other viral nucleic acids. The detection limit of the assay was 102 copies/µl which is comparable to that achieved by qRT-PCR. Furthermore, using clinical samples, the results of the RRT-LAMP assay were largely in agreement with those from the qRT-PCR assay with a kappa value (95% confidence interval [CI]) of 0.94 (0.86-1.02). The established RRT-LAMP assay that features assimilating probes is an advanced molecular diagnostic tool that is easily applicable to a wide range of circumstances and has high potential for use as an on-site diagnostic assay for rapid, specific, and reliable detection of FMDVs in clinical samples.
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- Da-Rae Lim
- College of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Disease Intervention Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Disease Intervention Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Disease Intervention Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.,Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Gimcheon, Republic of Korea
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- Animal Virology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Disease Intervention Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Inui K, Nguyen T, Tseng HJ, Tsai CM, Tsai YL, Chung S, Padungtod P, Zhu H, Guan Y, Kalpravidh W, Claes F. A field-deployable insulated isothermal RT-PCR assay for identification of influenza A (H7N9) shows good performance in the laboratory. Influenza Other Respir Viruses 2019; 13:610-617. [PMID: 31487118 PMCID: PMC6800302 DOI: 10.1111/irv.12646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Avian influenza A (H7N9) remains circulating in China. For countries at risk of introduction of H7N9, such as Vietnam, early detection of H7N9 virus is essential for the early containment of the virus. Insulated isothermal reverse transcriptase PCR (iiRT‐PCR) is a portable PCR system that can be deployed under field conditions to identify pathogens at the sampling site. Applying PCR at the sampling site will greatly reduce the time to obtain a diagnostic result which allows the veterinary authority to take immediate action to contain disease spreading. Objective To determine analytical and diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the portable iiRT‐PCR for H7N9 virus detection. Methods A panel of 59 virus isolates, including H7N9, avian influenza viruses of subtype H1 to H13, swine and human influenza viruses, Newcastle disease virus, and infectious bursal disease virus, were tested by H7 and N9 iiRT‐PCR reagents, using probes and primers specific to H7 or N9, in comparison with laboratory‐based real‐time RT‐PCR assays to determine analytical sensitivity and specificity. Fifty oropharyngeal samples from experimentally infected chicken and ducks with H7N9 and 50 non‐infected control swabs were tested by the H7 iiRT‐PCR to determine diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. Results The H7 and N9 iiRT‐PCR reagents yielded comparable levels of analytical sensitivity and specificity with real‐time RT‐PCR for the detection of H7N9 virus. Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of H7 iiRT‐PCR were 98% and 100%, respectively. Conclusion The observed high sensitivity and specificity of iiRT‐PCR for H7N9 detection show its potential for early detection of H7N9 in risk‐based surveillance.
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- Ken Inui
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Joint Institute of Virology (Shantou University - The University of Hong Kong), Shantou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Joint Institute of Virology (Shantou University - The University of Hong Kong), Shantou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Regional office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Regional office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ren Y, Yue H, Zhu L, Tang C, Zhang B. Development and evaluation of reverse transcription-insulated isothermal PCR assay to detect duck hepatitis A virus type A in liver samples using the POCKIT TM system. J Vet Med Sci 2019; 81:1533-1539. [PMID: 31406032 PMCID: PMC6863721 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.18-0759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Duck hepatitis A virus (DHAV) infection is characterized by severe hepatitis. In recent
years, DHAV-A has become widespread in Asia and has led to economic losses. Conventional
methods of DHAV-A detection must often be performed in the laboratory with inconvenience
equipment. We have developed a rapid reverse transcription insulated isothermal (RT-iiPCR)
technique for the on-site detection of DHAV-A based on the POCKITTM system in a
convenient minitype device. We optimized the PCR primers and probes for the amplification
of the DHAV-A 3C/3D genes, and successfully amplified a specific fragment of DHAV-A, but
no fragment from 18 other duck pathogens. The limit of detection for viral RNA was 49
copies per reaction, and the sensitivity and specificity were each 100% in the analysis of
60 liver samples. By comparison, the sensitivities of RT-iiPCR was comparable in
sensitivity to existing rRT-PCR. Furthermore, the RT-iiPCR results were 98.3% in agreement
with those of the rRT-PCR, with a kappa value of 0.938. In conclusion, this new method not
only offers a higher sensitivity and specificity than existing techniques, but also
time-saving and better suited to field diagnoses because device is portable.
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- Yupeng Ren
- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, South Section 4, First Ring Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, P.R. China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 611130, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, South Section 4, First Ring Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, P.R. China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 611130, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, South Section 4, First Ring Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, South Section 4, First Ring Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, P.R. China
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Hole K, Nfon C. Foot-and-mouth disease virus detection on a handheld real-time polymerase chain reaction platform. Transbound Emerg Dis 2019; 66:1789-1795. [PMID: 31077564 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.13227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease of livestock that requires rapid control. Early detection is critical but transportation of samples to laboratory delays testing. Sensitive and specific field-deployable assays are therefore desirable. Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RRT-PCR) and RRT-loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for FMDV on portable platforms have been described but none of these are handheld. In this report, we have evaluated a handheld Biomeme two3™ Real-Time PCR Thermocycler (two3) as a field-deployable platform for FMDV RRT-PCR targeting the 3D gene segment. Two3's performance was compared with the laboratory-based reference assay on the ABI7500 platform. RNA extraction using a rapid Biomeme proprietary sample prep technology (M1) was compared with MagMax RNA extraction. Two3 successfully detected FMDV isolates for six serotypes (O, A, Asia 1, SAT 1, 2 and 3). Serotype C was excluded since it has not been detected in the field since 2004. The limits of detection for serial 10-fold dilutions of cell culture isolates were equal or one log different between two3 and ABI7500. Furthermore, two3 detected FMDV RNA in multiple sample types including serum, vesicular fluid, tissue suspensions, oral fluid, oral and nasal swabs. Two3 also detected FMDV RNA directly in vesicular fluid and other samples without prior RNA extraction. Comparison of the time to first detection of a positive result in serial samples in MagMax RNA extraction/ABI7500 (MgMx/ABI) system vs. M1 RNA extraction/Two3 system revealed similar or slightly better analytical sensitivity for the MgMx/ABI system. Overall, RNA extraction by M1 yielded good results and FMDV RNA detection on two3 was not significantly different from the ABI7500. Therefore, two3 could potentially enable sensitive penside detection of FMDV within an hour using M1-extracted RNA or direct testing of vesicular fluid and swabs without RNA extraction thereby ensuring prompt implementation of appropriate control measures.
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- Kate Hole
- National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.,Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Zhang J, Nfon C, Tsai CF, Lee CH, Fredericks L, Chen Q, Sinha A, Bade S, Harmon K, Piñeyro P, Gauger P, Tsai YL, Wang HTT, Lee PYA. Development and evaluation of a real-time RT-PCR and a field-deployable RT-insulated isothermal PCR for the detection of Seneca Valley virus. BMC Vet Res 2019; 15:168. [PMID: 31126297 PMCID: PMC6534938 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-019-1927-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Seneca Valley virus (SVV) has emerged in multiple countries in recent years. SVV infection can cause vesicular lesions clinically indistinguishable from those caused by other vesicular disease viruses, such as foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV), vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), and vesicular exanthema of swine virus (VESV). Sensitive and specific RT-PCR assays for the SVV detection is necessary for differential diagnosis. Real-time RT-PCR (rRT-PCR) has been used for the detection of many RNA viruses. The insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) on a portable POCKIT™ device is user friendly for on-site pathogen detection. In the present study, SVV rRT-PCR and RT-iiPCR were developed and validated. Results Neither the SVV rRT-PCR nor the RT-iiPCR cross-reacted with any of the vesicular disease viruses (20 FMDV, two SVDV, six VSV, and two VESV strains), classical swine fever virus (four strains), and 15 other common swine viruses. Analytical sensitivities of the SVV rRT-PCR and RT-iiPCR were determined using serial dilutions of in vitro transcribed RNA as well as viral RNA extracted from a historical SVV isolate and a contemporary SVV isolate. Diagnostic performances were further evaluated using 125 swine samples by two approaches. First, nucleic acids were extracted from the 125 samples using the MagMAX™ kit and then tested by both RT-PCR methods. One sample was negative by the rRT-PCR but positive by the RT-iiPCR, resulting in a 99.20% agreement (124/125; 95% CI: 96.59–100%, κ = 0.98). Second, the 125 samples were tested by the taco™ mini extraction/RT-iiPCR and by the MagMAX™ extraction/rRT-PCR system in parallel. Two samples were positive by the MagMAX™/rRT-PCR system but negative by the taco™ mini/RT-iiPCR system, resulting in a 98.40% agreement (123/125; 95% CI: 95.39–100%, κ = 0.97). The two samples with discrepant results had relatively high CT values. Conclusions The SVV rRT-PCR and RT-iiPCR developed in this study are very sensitive and specific and have comparable diagnostic performances for SVV RNA detection. The SVV rRT-PCR can be adopted for SVV detection in laboratories. The SVV RT-iiPCR in a simple field-deployable system could serve as a tool to help diagnose vesicular diseases in swine at points of need.
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- Jianqiang Zhang
- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA.
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- National Center for Foreign Animal Diseases, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1850 Christensen Drive, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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Ren Y, Yue H, Zhu L, Kan R, Tang C, Zhang B. A reverse transcription-insulated isothermal PCR assay for the detection of duck hepatitis A virus type 3 based on the POCKIT™ system. J Virol Methods 2019; 270:126-130. [PMID: 31100286 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Duck hepatitis A virus type 3 (DHAV-3) infection is characterized by severe hepatitis. In recent years, DHAV-3 has become widespread in Asia and has led to economic losses. Conventional methods for DHAV-3 detection usually depend on the use of larger equipment that is not portable and is not fit for on-site diagnoses. In this study, a rapid reverse transcription insulated isothermal (RT-iiPCR) technique was developed for the on-site detection of DHAV-3 based on the POCKIT™ system in a convenient device. The concentration of primer pairs and probes were optimized for amplification of the DHAV-3 VP3 gene of DHAV-3, with no amplification of 12 other duck pathogens. The detection limit of viral RNA was 3.85 × 101 copies/μL, and the analytical sensitivity and specificity levels were both 100% in the detection of 40 liver samples. Furthermore, 97.5% of the RT-iiPCR results were in agreement with those of rRT-PCR, with a kappa value of 0.93. This method is time-saving and better suited to field diagnoses because of its portable device.
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- Yupeng Ren
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 611130, PR China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, PR China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 611130, PR China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, PR China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, PR China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, 610041, PR China.
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Armson B, Walsh C, Morant N, Fowler V, Knowles NJ, Clark D. The development of two field-ready reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for the rapid detection of Seneca Valley virus 1. Transbound Emerg Dis 2019; 66:497-504. [PMID: 30372584 PMCID: PMC6434928 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.13051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Seneca Valley virus 1 (SVV-1) has been associated with vesicular disease in swine, with clinical signs indistinguishable from those of other notifiable vesicular diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease. Rapid and accurate detection of SVV-1 is central to confirm the disease causing agent, and to initiate the implementation of control processes. The development of rapid, cost-effective diagnostic assays that can be used at the point of sample collection has been identified as a gap in preparedness for the control of SVV-1. This study describes the development and bench validation of two reverse transcription loop-mediated amplification (RT-LAMP) assays targeting the 5'-untranslated region (5'-UTR) and the VP3-1 region for the detection of SVV-1 that may be performed at the point of sample collection. Both assays were able to demonstrate amplification of all neat samples diluted 1/100 in negative pig epithelium tissue suspension within 8 min, when RNA was extracted prior to the RT-LAMP assay, and no amplification was observed for the other viruses tested. Simple sample preparation methods using lyophilized reagents were investigated, to negate the requirement for RNA extraction. Only a small delay in the time to amplification was observed for these lyophilized reagents, with a time from sample receipt to amplification achieved within 12 min. Although diagnostic validation is recommended, these RT-LAMP assays are highly sensitive and specific, with the potential to be a useful tool in the rapid diagnosis of SVV-1 in the field.
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- Bryony Armson
- The Pirbright InstitutePirbrightSurreyUK
- Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative MedicineCollege of Medical, Veterinary & Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowGlasgowUK
- GeneSys Biotech LimitedCamberleySurreyUK
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Lung O, Fisher M, Erickson A, Nfon C, Ambagala A. Fully automated and integrated multiplex detection of high consequence livestock viral genomes on a microfluidic platform. Transbound Emerg Dis 2018; 66:144-155. [PMID: 30103262 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Differential diagnosis of diseases that share common clinical signs typically requires the performance of multiple independent diagnostic tests to confirm diagnosis. Diagnostic tests that can detect and discriminate between multiple differential pathogens in a single reaction may expedite, reduce costs, and streamline the diagnostic testing workflow. Livestock haemorrhagic diseases like classical swine fever (CSF), African swine fever (ASF), and vesicular diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), vesicular stomatitis (VS), and swine vesicular disease (SVD) can have an enormous impact on the livestock industry and economy of countries that were previously free of the diseases. Thus, rapid diagnosis of these diseases is critical for disease control. Here, we describe the development and initial laboratory validation of a novel fully automated user-developed assay for simultaneous detection and differentiation of multiple viruses of veterinary importance in a single reaction with minimal user-intervention. The user only performs sample loading, placement of consumables and reagents, selection and initiation of assay while all other processes (i.e., nucleic acid extraction, multiplex RT-PCR, reverse dot blot detection and result reporting) are performed fully automated. The current assay has a turn-around time of approximately 6 hr and can simultaneously process up to 24 samples. The automated assay accurately and specifically detected 37 laboratory amplified strains of the five target viruses, including all seven serotypes of FMD virus, three genotypes of CSF virus, and two serotypes of VS virus. The assay also detected targeted viruses in a variety of clinical samples collected from infected animals, such as oral fluid, oral swab, nasal swab, whole blood, serum, as well as tonsil, spleen, kidney, and ileum. No cross-reactivity was observed with 15 nontarget viruses that affect livestock and samples from clinically healthy animals. To our knowledge, this is the first fully automated and integrated assay for simultaneous detection of multiple high consequence veterinary pathogens.
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- Oliver Lung
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Cook RF, Barrandeguy M, Lee PYA, Tsai CF, Shen YH, Tsai YL, Chang HFG, Wang HTT, Balasuriya UBR. Rapid detection of equine infectious anaemia virus nucleic acid by insulated isothermal RT-PCR assay to aid diagnosis under field conditions. Equine Vet J 2018; 51:489-494. [PMID: 30353944 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Control of equine infectious anaemia (EIA) currently depends on serological diagnosis of infected equids. However, recently infected equids may not produce detectable anti-EIAV antibodies up to 157 days post infection and so present a high transmission risk. Therefore, direct nucleic acid detection methods are urgently needed to improve EIAV surveillance and management programs in counties where the disease is endemic. OBJECTIVES To evaluate a field-deployable, reverse transcription-insulated isothermal PCR (RT-iiPCR) assay targeting the conserved 5' untranslated region (5' UTR)/exon 1 of the tat gene of EIAV. STUDY DESIGN The analytical and clinical performance of the newly developed EIAV RT-iiPCR was evaluated by comparison with a EIAV real-time RT-PCR (RT-qPCR) along with the AGID test. METHODS Analytical sensitivity was determined using in vitro transcribed RNA containing the target area of the 5' UTR/tat gene and samples from two EIAV-positive horses. Specificity was verified using nine common equine viruses. Clinical performance was evaluated by comparison with EIAV RT-qPCR and AGID using samples derived from 196 inapparent EIAV carrier horses. RESULTS EIAV RT-iiPCR did not react with other commonly encountered equine viruses and had equivalent sensitivity (95% detection limit of eight genome equivalents), with a concordance of 95.41% to conventional EIAV RT-qPCR. However, the RT-qPCR and RT-iiPCR had sensitivities of 43.75 and 50.00%, respectively, when compared to the AGID test. MAIN LIMITATIONS Low viral loads commonly encountered in inapparent EIAV carriers may limit the diagnostic sensitivity of RT-PCR-based tests. CONCLUSIONS Although EIAV RT-iiPCR is not sufficiently sensitive to replace the current AGID test, it can augment control efforts by identifying recently exposed or "serologically silent" equids, particularly as the latter often represent a significant transmission risk because of high viral loads. Furthermore, the relatively low cost and field-deployable design enable utilisation of EIAV RT-iiPCR even in remote regions.
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- R F Cook
- Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto de Virología, Argentina
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- GeneReach USA, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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- GeneReach USA, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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- GeneReach USA, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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- GeneReach USA, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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- GeneReach USA, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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- GeneReach USA, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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- Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Liu L, Wang J, Zhang R, Lin M, Shi R, Han Q, Wang J, Yuan W. Visual and equipment-free reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification method for rapid detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus. BMC Vet Res 2018; 14:263. [PMID: 30170587 PMCID: PMC6119248 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-018-1594-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which is caused by foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), is a highly contagious tansboundary disease of cloven-hoofed animals and causes devastating economic damages. Accurate, rapid and simple detection of FMDV is critical to containing an FMD outbreak. Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) has been explored for detection of diverse pathogens because of its accuracy, rapidness and simplicity. A visible and equipment-free reverse-transcription recombinase polymerase amplification assay combined with lateral flow strip (LFS RT-RPA) was developed to detect the FMDV using primers and LF probe specific for the 3D gene. RESULTS The FMDV LFS RT-RPA assay was performed successfully in a closed fist using body heat for 15 min, and the products were visible on the LFS inspected by the naked eyes within 2 min. The assay could detect FMDV serotypes O, A and Asia1, and there were no cross-reactions with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV), classical swine fever virus (CSFV), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) and pseudorabies virus (PRV). The analytical sensitivity was 1.0 × 102 copies in vitro transcribed FMDV RNA per reaction, which was the same as a real-time RT-PCR. For the 55 samples, FMDV RNA positive rate was 45.5% (25/55) by LFS RT-RPA and 52.7% (29/55) by real-time RT-PCR. For the LFS RT-RPA assay, the positive and negative predicative values were 100% and 80%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The performance of the LFS RT-RPA assay was comparable to real-time RT-PCR, while the LFS RT-RPA assay was much faster and easier to be performed. The developed FMDV LFS RT-RPA assay provides an attractive and promising tool for rapid and reliable detection of FMDV in under-equipped laboratory and at point-of-need facility, which is of great significance in FMD control in low resource settings.
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- Libing Liu
- Center of Inspection and Quarantine, Hebei Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Inspection and Quarantine, Hebei Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Animal Disease Control Center, Shijiazhuang, 050050, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, 730046, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Inspection and Quarantine, Hebei Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China.,Hebei Academy of Science and Technology for Inspection and Quarantine, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Animal Disease Control Center, Shijiazhuang, 050050, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Inspection and Quarantine, Hebei Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China. .,Hebei Academy of Science and Technology for Inspection and Quarantine, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Hebei, No.38 Lingyusi Street, Baoding, Hebei, 071001, People's Republic of China.
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Cooke KL, Frenzer P, Tucker SJ, Crawford PC, Kirk SK, Levy JK. Rapid Diagnosis of Babesia gibsoni by Point-of-Need Testing by Insulated Isothermal PCR in Dogs at High Risk of Infection. J Vet Intern Med 2018; 32:232-235. [PMID: 29377357 PMCID: PMC5787167 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Dogs seized by law enforcement agencies during dogfighting investigations are at increased risk of Babesia gibsoni infection. A rapid and cost‐effective diagnostic test would increase the feasibility of mass screening of dogs for infection and monitoring treatment efficacy in B. gibsoni‐infected dogs. Objective To determine the performance of a point‐of‐need insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR) test for diagnosis of B. gibsoni in dogs rescued in dogfighting investigations. Animals Two hundred and thirty‐three dogs seized in dogfighting investigations. Methods Cross‐sectional study. Whole blood samples were tested for B. gibsoni and Babesia spp. by iiPCR. Results were compared to a reference standard comprised of concordant results from real‐time PCR in a commercial diagnostic laboratory and antibody titers. Results The iiPCR system was quick to learn, portable, and had a short processing time of <2 hours. Sensitivity and specificity of the iiPCR assay for B. gibsoni were 90% (95% confidence interval [CI] 81–95%) and 99% (CI, 95–100%), respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of the iiPCR assay for Babesia spp. were 87% (CI, 78–93%) and 98% (CI, 0.94–99%), respectively. Conclusions and Clinical Importance The iiPCR system produced few false‐positive results, indicating that positive results are likely to represent true infections when used in high‐risk animals. The iiPCR system can fail to identify 10–15% of truly infected dogs. However, the portability, speed, and economy of the iiPCR system compared to testing through a reference laboratory can allow rescue groups to screen and identify infection in more dogs.
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- K L Cooke
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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Rios L, Perera CL, Coronado L, Relova D, Álvarez AM, Ganges L, Díaz de Arce H, Núñez JI, Pérez LJ. Multi-Target Strategy for Pan/Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) Detection: A Combination of Sequences Analysis, in Silico Predictions and Laboratory Diagnostic Evaluation. Front Vet Sci 2018; 5:160. [PMID: 30050913 PMCID: PMC6052897 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals that causes severe economic losses. The disease is characterized by a vesicular condition and it cannot be differentiated from other vesicular diseases. Therefore, laboratory confirmation of any suspected FMD case is compulsory. Despite viral isolation in cell cultures has been considered for many years as the gold standard for FMD diagnosis, the advantages of real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) technology have motivated its use directly in clinical specimens for FMD diagnosis. The current work was aimed to develop and validate a molecular multi-check strategy using rRT-PCR (mMulti-rRT-PCR) based on SYBR-Green I for pan/foot-and-mouth disease virus (pan/FMDV) diagnosis. From in silico approaches, different primer pairs previously reported were selected and modified to reduce the likelihood of viral escape as well as potential failures in the pan/FMDV detection. The analytical parameters were evaluated using a high number of representative viral strains. The repeatability of the assay and its performance on field samples were also assessed. The mMulti-rRT-PCR was able to detect emergent FMDV strains that circulated in South America between the years 2006–2010 and on which the single rRT-PCRs failed when they were applied independently. The results obtained here showed that the proposed system is an accurate and rapid diagnosis method for sensitive and specific detection of FMDV. Thus, a validated mMulti-rRT-PCR assay based on SYBR-Green I detection coupled to melting curves resolution for pan/FMDV diagnosis on clinical samples is proposed. This study also highlights the need to incorporate the multi-target detection principle in the diagnosis of highly variable agents, specially, of those listed by OIE like FMDV.
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- Liliam Rios
- Reiman Cancer Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Centro Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria, OIE Collaborating Centre for Diagnosis and Risk Analysis of the Caribean Region, San José de las Lajas, Cuba
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- Centro Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria, OIE Collaborating Centre for Diagnosis and Risk Analysis of the Caribean Region, San José de las Lajas, Cuba
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- Centro Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria, OIE Collaborating Centre for Diagnosis and Risk Analysis of the Caribean Region, San José de las Lajas, Cuba
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agricolas, Maracay, Venezuela
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- OIE Reference Laboratory for Classical Swine Fever, IRTA-CReSA, Barcelona, Spain.,IRTA, Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal (CReSA, IRTA-UAB), Campus de la Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- IRTA, Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal (CReSA, IRTA-UAB), Campus de la Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Dalhousie University, Saint John, NB, Canada
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Herd-level infectious disease surveillance of livestock populations using aggregate samples. Anim Health Res Rev 2018; 19:53-64. [PMID: 29779505 DOI: 10.1017/s1466252318000038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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All sectors of livestock production are in the process of shifting from small populations on many farms to large populations on fewer farms. A concurrent shift has occurred in the number of livestock moved across political boundaries. The unintended consequence of these changes has been the appearance of multifactorial diseases that are resistant to traditional methods of prevention and control. The need to understand complex animal health conditions mandates a shift toward the collection of longitudinal animal health data. Historically, collection of such data has frustrated and challenged animal health specialists. A promising trend in the evolution toward more efficient and effective livestock disease surveillance is the increased use of aggregate samples, e.g. bulk tank milk and oral fluid specimens. These sample types provide the means to monitor disease, estimate herd prevalence, and evaluate spatiotemporal trends in disease distribution. Thus, this article provides an overview of the use of bulk tank milk and pen-based oral fluids in the surveillance of livestock populations for infectious diseases.
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Erickson A, Fisher M, Furukawa-Stoffer T, Ambagala A, Hodko D, Pasick J, King DP, Nfon C, Ortega Polo R, Lung O. A multiplex reverse transcription PCR and automated electronic microarray assay for detection and differentiation of seven viruses affecting swine. Transbound Emerg Dis 2018; 65:e272-e283. [PMID: 29194985 PMCID: PMC7169841 DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Microarray technology can be useful for pathogen detection as it allows simultaneous interrogation of the presence or absence of a large number of genetic signatures. However, most microarray assays are labour-intensive and time-consuming to perform. This study describes the development and initial evaluation of a multiplex reverse transcription (RT)-PCR and novel accompanying automated electronic microarray assay for simultaneous detection and differentiation of seven important viruses that affect swine (foot-and-mouth disease virus [FMDV], swine vesicular disease virus [SVDV], vesicular exanthema of swine virus [VESV], African swine fever virus [ASFV], classical swine fever virus [CSFV], porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus [PRRSV] and porcine circovirus type 2 [PCV2]). The novel electronic microarray assay utilizes a single, user-friendly instrument that integrates and automates capture probe printing, hybridization, washing and reporting on a disposable electronic microarray cartridge with 400 features. This assay accurately detected and identified a total of 68 isolates of the seven targeted virus species including 23 samples of FMDV, representing all seven serotypes, and 10 CSFV strains, representing all three genotypes. The assay successfully detected viruses in clinical samples from the field, experimentally infected animals (as early as 1 day post-infection (dpi) for FMDV and SVDV, 4 dpi for ASFV, 5 dpi for CSFV), as well as in biological material that were spiked with target viruses. The limit of detection was 10 copies/μl for ASFV, PCV2 and PRRSV, 100 copies/μl for SVDV, CSFV, VESV and 1,000 copies/μl for FMDV. The electronic microarray component had reduced analytical sensitivity for several of the target viruses when compared with the multiplex RT-PCR. The integration of capture probe printing allows custom onsite array printing as needed, while electrophoretically driven hybridization generates results faster than conventional microarrays that rely on passive hybridization. With further refinement, this novel, rapid, highly automated microarray technology has potential applications in multipathogen surveillance of livestock diseases.
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- A Erickson
- Lethbridge Laboratory, National Centres for Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Laboratory, National Centres for Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Laboratory, National Centres for Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Laboratory, National Centres for Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Nexogen, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
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- National Centres for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- The Pirbright Institute, Pirbright, UK
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- National Centres for Foreign Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Laboratory, National Centres for Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Lethbridge Laboratory, National Centres for Animal Disease, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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Carossino M, Li Y, Lee PYA, Tsai CF, Chou PH, Williams D, Skillman A, Frank Cook R, Brown G, Chang HFG, Wang HTT, Balasuriya UBR. Evaluation of a field-deployable reverse transcription-insulated isothermal PCR for rapid and sensitive on-site detection of Zika virus. BMC Infect Dis 2017; 17:778. [PMID: 29258444 PMCID: PMC5735522 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2852-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background The recent emergence of Zika virus (ZIKV) in Brazil and its precipitous expansion throughout the Americas has highlighted the urgent need for a rapid and reliable on-site diagnostic assay suitable for viral detection. Such point-of-need (PON), low-cost diagnostics are essential for ZIKV control in vulnerable areas with limited resources. Methods We developed and evaluated a ZIKV-specific field-deployable RT-iiPCR reagent set targeting the E gene for rapid detection of ZIKV in ZIKV-spiked human and mosquito specimens, and compared its performance to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) RT-qPCR assays targeting the E and NS2B genes, respectively. Results These assays demonstrated exclusive specificity for ZIKV (African and Asian lineages), had limits of detection ranging from 10 to 100 in vitro transcribed RNA copies/μl and detection endpoints at 10 plaque forming units/ml of infectious tissue culture fluid. Analysis of human whole blood, plasma, serum, semen, urine, and mosquito pool samples spiked with ZIKV showed an agreement of 90% (k = 0.80), 92% (k = 0.82), 95% (k = 0.86), 92% (k = 0.81), 90% (k = 0.79), and 100% (k = 1), respectively, between the RT-iiPCR assay and composite results from the reference RT-qPCR assays. Overall, the concurrence between the ZIKV RT-iiPCR and the reference RT-qPCR assays was 92% (k = 0.83). Conclusions The ZIKV RT-iiPCR has a performance comparable to the reference CDC and PAHO RT-qPCR assays but provides much faster results (~1.5 h) with a field-deployable system that can be utilized as a PON diagnostic with the potential to significantly improve the quality of the health care system in vulnerable areas. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12879-017-2852-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Mariano Carossino
- Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- University of Kentucky Medical Center, Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Blood Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
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Senthilkumaran C, Yang M, Bittner H, Ambagala A, Lung O, Zimmerman J, Giménez-Lirola LG, Nfon C. Detection of genome, antigen, and antibodies in oral fluids from pigs infected with foot-and-mouth disease virus. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE VETERINAIRE 2017; 81:82-90. [PMID: 28408775 PMCID: PMC5370543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Virus nucleic acids and antibody response to pathogens can be measured using swine oral fluids (OFs). Detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) genome in swine OFs has previously been demonstrated. Virus isolation and viral antigen detection are additional confirmatory assays for diagnosing FMDV, but these methods have not been evaluated using swine OF. The objectives of this study were to further validate the molecular detection of FMDV in oral fluids, evaluate antigen detection and FMDV isolation from swine OFs, and develop an assay for isotypic anti-FMDV antibody detection in OFs. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) from FMDV was detected in OFs from experimentally infected pigs by quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) from 1 day post-infection (dpi) to 21 dpi. Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) was isolated from OFs at 1 to 5 dpi. Additionally, FMDV antigens were detected in OFs from 1 to 6 dpi using a lateral flow immunochromatographic strip test (LFIST), which is a rapid pen-side test, and from 2 to 3 dpi using a double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (DAS ELISA). Furthermore, FMDV-specific immunoglobulin A (IgA) was detected in OFs using an isotype-specific indirect ELISA starting at dpi 14. These results further demonstrated the potential use of oral fluids for detecting FMDV genome, live virus, and viral antigens, as well as for quantifying mucosal IgA antibody response.
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- Address all correspondence to Dr. Charles Nfon; telephone: (204) 789-2023; fax: (204) 789-2038; e-mail:
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