Detection of rotavirus in diarrhoeic calves in Malaysia by electron microscopy

Faecal samples of 80 diarrhoeic calves in 3 age groups were examined under the electron microscope for presence of virus and subjected to routine bacteriological examination for enterobacteria. Twelve samples (15 %) revealed the presence of typical rotavirus with the majority of them (67%) occurring...

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Main Authors: Abdul Rahman, Sheikh Omar, Ibrahim, A. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: S. Karger 1984
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39456/1/Detection%20of%20rotavirus%20in%20diarrhoeic%20calves%20in%20Malaysia%20by%20electron%20microscopy.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39456/
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Summary:Faecal samples of 80 diarrhoeic calves in 3 age groups were examined under the electron microscope for presence of virus and subjected to routine bacteriological examination for enterobacteria. Twelve samples (15 %) revealed the presence of typical rotavirus with the majority of them (67%) occurring in calves younger then 3 months. Minute particles resembling parvo- or enterovirus were observed in 12 other samples (15%). No significant pathogenic bacteria were isolated.