Key result
RT-PCR detects FMDV in ~83% of suspected cattle samples, all identified as serotype O.
Why the study?
Detection and serotyping of Foot and Mouth Disease virus circulating in cattle of Gazipur district, Bangladesh, was needed to identify the prevalent serotype.
Population
12 samples from suspected cattle in Kapasia Upazila, Gazipur district, Bangladesh
Design
Cross-sectional study with RT-PCR and virus propagation in BHK-21 cells
Authors
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FMDV detection in Bangladeshi cattle supports local surveillance; leaves open vaccine matching and control strategy needs.
Cross-Sectional (n=12)
No
Alam et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Foot and Mouth Disease (n=12). RT-PCR based detection and serotyping was evaluated on Detection and serotyping of FMDV. RT-PCR detected Foot and Mouth Disease virus in 83.33% (10 of 12) of suspected cattle samples from Gazipur, Bangladesh, with all positive samples identified as serotype 'O'.
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