Recombinant antigen-based dipstick ELISA for the diagnosis of leptospirosis in dogs

Veterinary Record

Volumn 160, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 186-188

  Dey, S ^a   Madhan Mohan, C ^a   Ramadass, P ^b   Nachimuthu, K ^b  

^a INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (India)

^b MADRAS VETERINARY COLLEGE   (India)

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EID: 33847316430     PISSN: 00424900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/vr.160.6.186     Document Type: Article

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