Aarestrup FM: Association between the consumption of antimicrobial agents in animal husbandry and the occurrence of resistant bacteria among food animals. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 1999, 12 (4): 279-285. 10.1016/S0924-8579(99)90059-6.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Hybschmann GK, Ersboll AK, Vigre H, Baadsgaard NP, Houe H: Herd-level risk factors for antimicrobial demanding gastrointestinal diseases in danish herds with finisher pigs: a register-based study. Prev Vet Med. 2011, 98 (2–3): 190-197.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Thomson JR, Frindship RM: Digestive system. Diseases of swine. 10th edition. Edited by: Zimmerman JJ, Karriker LA, Ramirez A, Schwartz KJ, Stevenson GW. Blackwell Publishing, Ames; 2006:199-226.
Google Scholar
McOrist S: Defining the full costs of endemic porcine proliferative enteropathy. Vet J. 2005, 170 (1): 8-9. 10.1016/j.tvjl.2004.04.008.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Nathues H, Holthaus K, Beilage EG: Quantification of lawsonia intracellularis in porcine faeces by real-time PCR. J Appl Microbiol. 2009, 107 (6): 2009-2016. 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2009.04389.x.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
McOrist S, Lawson GH: Porcine proliferative enteropathy. Vet Rec. 1993, 132 (14): 368-10.1136/vr.132.14.368.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Drozd M, Rajashekara G, Kassem II, Gebreyes W: A quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for detection and quantification of lawsonia intracellularis. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2010, 22 (2): 265-269. 10.1177/104063871002200218.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Richter B, Ladinig A, Nedorost N, Weissenbock H: A TaqMan quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of lawsonia intracellularis in faecal and tissue samples from pigs. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2010, 22 (1): 70-73. 10.1177/104063871002200112.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Ståhl M, Kokotovic B, Hjulsager CK, Breum SØ, Angen Ø: The use of quantitative PCR for identification and quantification of brachyspira pilosicoli, lawsonia intracellularis and escherichia coli fimbrial types F4 and F18 in pig faeces. Vet Microbiol. 2011, 151 (3–4): 307-314.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Wattanaphansak S, Gebhart CJ, Anderson JM, Singer RS: Development of a polymerase chain reaction assay for quantification of lawsonia intracellularis. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2010, 22 (4): 598-602. 10.1177/104063871002200416.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Burns RE, Wagner DC, Leutenegger CM, Pesavento PA: Histologic and molecular correlation in shelter cats with acute upper respiratory infection. J Clin Microbiol. 2011, 49 (7): 2454-2460. 10.1128/JCM.00187-11.
Article
PubMed Central
PubMed
Google Scholar
Claas ECJ, Melchers WJG, van den Brule AJC: The role of real-time PCR in routine microbial diagnostics. Real-time PCR in microbiology: from diagnosis to characterization. Edited by: Mackay IM, Sakzewski A. Caister Academic Press, Norfolk, UK; 2007:245.
Google Scholar
Lyon E, Wittwer CT: LightCycler technology in molecular diagnostics. J Mol Diagn. 2009, 11 (2): 93-101. 10.2353/jmoldx.2009.080094.
Article
PubMed Central
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Ratcliff RM, Chang G, Kok T, Sloots TP: Molecular diagnosis of medical viruses. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2007, 9 (2): 87-102.
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Pahl A, Kuhlbrandt U, Brune K, Rollinghoff M, Gessner A: Quantitative detection of borrelia burgdorferi by real-time PCR. J Clin Microbiol. 1999, 37 (6): 1958-1963.
PubMed Central
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Svenstrup HF, Jensen JS, Bjornelius E, Lidbrink P, Birkelund S, Christiansen G: Development of a quantitative real-time PCR assay for detection of mycoplasma genitalium. J Clin Microbiol. 2005, 43 (7): 3121-3128. 10.1128/JCM.43.7.3121-3128.2005.
Article
PubMed Central
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Queipo-Ortuno MI, Colmenero JD, Bravo MJ, Garcia-Ordonez MA, Morata P: Usefulness of a quantitative real-time PCR assay using serum samples to discriminate between inactive, serologically positive and active human brucellosis. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2008, 14 (12): 1128-1134. 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2008.02095.x.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Molnar B, Szoke D, Ruzsovics A, Tulassay Z: Significantly elevated Helicobacter pylori density and different genotype distribution in erosions as compared with normal gastric biopsy specimen detected by quantitative real-time PCR. Eur J Gastroen Hepat. 2008, 20 (4): 305-313. 10.1097/MEG.0b013e3282f2fda4.
Article
Google Scholar
Lini N, Shankernarayan NP, Dharmalingam K: Quantitative real-time PCR analysis of Mycobacterium leprae DNA and mRNA in human biopsy material from leprosy and reactional cases. J Med Microbiol. 2009, 58 (Pt 6): 753-759.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Rudeeaneksin J, Srisungngam S, Sawanpanyalert P, Sittiwakin T, Likanonsakul S, Pasadorn S, Palittapongarnpim P, Brennan PJ, Phetsuksiri B: LightCycler real-time PCR for rapid detection and quantitation of mycobacterium leprae in skin specimens. FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2008, 54 (2): 263-270. 10.1111/j.1574-695X.2008.00472.x.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Grodio JL, Dhondt KV, O’Connell PH, Schat KA: Detection and quantification of mycoplasma gallisepticum genome load in conjunctival samples of experimentally infected house finches (carpodacus mexicanus) using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Avian Pathol. 2008, 37 (4): 385-391. 10.1080/03079450802216629.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Abdeldaim GM, Stralin K, Olcen P, Blomberg J, Herrmann B: Toward a quantitative DNA-based definition of pneumococcal pneumonia: a comparison of Streptococcus pneumoniae target genes, with special reference to the Spn9802 fragment. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2008, 60 (2): 143-150. 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2007.08.010.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Castano MJ, Solera J: Chronic brucellosis and persistence of brucella melitensis DNA. J Clin Microbiol. 2009, 47 (7): 2084-2089. 10.1128/JCM.02159-08.
Article
PubMed Central
PubMed
Google Scholar
Abdeldaim GM, Stralin K, Kirsebom LA, Olcen P, Blomberg J, Herrmann B: Detection of haemophilus influenzae in respiratory secretions from pneumonia patients by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2009, 64 (4): 366-373. 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2009.03.030.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Maurin M, Hammer L, Gestin B, Timsit JF, Rogeaux O, Delavena F, Tous J, Epaulard O, Brion JP, Croize J: Quantitative real-time PCR tests for diagnostic and prognostic purposes in cases of legionellosis. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2010, 16 (4): 379-384. 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2009.02812.x.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Yang S, Lin S, Khalil A, Gaydos C, Nuemberger E, Juan G, Hardick J, Bartlett JG, Auwaerter PG, Rothman RE: Quantitative PCR assay using sputum samples for rapid diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia in adult emergency department patients. J Clin Microbiol. 2005, 43 (7): 3221-3226. 10.1128/JCM.43.7.3221-3226.2005.
Article
PubMed Central
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Haldar S, Sharma N, Gupta VK, Tyagi JS: Efficient diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis by detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in cerebrospinal fluid filtrates using PCR. J Med Microbiol. 2009, 58 (Pt 5): 616-624.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Menard JP, Mazouni C, Fenollar F, Raoult D, Boubli L, Bretelle F: Diagnostic accuracy of quantitative real-time PCR assay versus clinical and gram stain identification of bacterial vaginosis. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2010, 29 (12): 1547-1552. 10.1007/s10096-010-1039-3.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Guedes RMC, Gebhart CJ: Onset and duration of faecal shedding, cell-mediated and humoral immune responses in pigs after challenge with a pathogenic isolate or attenuated vaccine strain of lawsonia intracellularis. Vet Microbiol. 2003, 91 (2–3): 135-145.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Smith S, McOrist S: Development of persistent intestinal infection and excretion of lawsonia intracellularis by piglets. Res Vet Sci. 1997, 62: 6-10. 10.1016/S0034-5288(97)90171-5.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Pedersen KS, Pedersen KH, Hjulsager C, Larsen LE, Ståhl M, Angen Ø, Stege H, Nielsen JP: Within-day repeatability for absolute quantification of lawsonia intracellularis bacteria in feces from growing pigs. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2012, 24 (5): 968-970. 10.1177/1040638712452111.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Jensen TK, Svensmark B, Vigre H, Bille-Hansen V: Distinction between porcine circovirus type 2 enteritis and porcine proliferative enteropathy caused by lawsonia intracellularis. J Comp Pathol. 2006, 135 (4): 176-182. 10.1016/j.jcpa.2006.08.006.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar
Pedersen KS, Stege H, Nielsen JP: Evaluation of a microwave method for dry matter determination in faecal samples from weaned pigs with or without clinical diarrhoea. Prev Vet Med. 2011, 100 (3–4): 163-170.
Article
PubMed
Google Scholar
Cuzick J: A wilcoxon-type test for trend. Stat Med. 1985, 4 (1): 87-90. 10.1002/sim.4780040112.
Article
CAS
PubMed
Google Scholar