Evaluation of chimeric proteins for serological diagnosis of brucellosis in cattle.

Background And Aim: An accurate diagnosis of -infected animals is one of the critical measures in eradication programs. Conventional serological tests based on whole-cell (WC) antigens and detecting antibodies against pathogen-associated lipopolysaccharide might give false-positive results due to the cross-reactivity with other closely related bacteria. This study evaluated the serological potential of spp.