Development of quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays for allelic discrimination of gangliosidoses in cats.

Objective: To develop quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays with allele-specific primers to provide a rapid and accurate diagnostic and screening test for the 3 mutations identified as causes of gangliosidoses in domestic cats.

Sample Population: DNA samples obtained from archived feline blood samples submitted for GM1 and GM2 testing.

Procedures: A qPCR assay was developed for each mutation to monitor the efficiency of PCR amplification.

Comparison of cell culture systems for duck hepatitis B virus using SyBr green quantitative PCR.

The Hepadnaviridae family contains DNA viruses such as human hepatitis B virus (HBV), woodchuck hepatitis B virus (WHV), and duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV). DHBV is distributed in both wild and domestic ducks. HBV is a worldwide health problem with carriers at risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Development of viral disinfectant assays for duck hepatitis B virus using cell culture/PCR.

Human hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a worldwide public health problem with chronic carriers at risk for developing cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Accidental nosocomial infections from inadequately disinfected equipment or exposure to blood and body fluids from patients are major routes. To solve such problems, disinfectants to inactivate HBV must be validated.

Detection of duck hepatitis B virus DNA on filter paper by PCR and SYBR green dye-based quantitative PCR.

Duck hepatitis B virus (DHBV) belongs to the Hepadnaviridae family, which includes human Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Woodchuck hepatitis virus. It is widely distributed in wild and domestic ducks due to congenital transmission. HBV is a worldwide health problem, with carriers at risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer.