Table 1 Sensitivity of the RT-PCR method on nasal swab- and blood-smeared filter paper according to the stage of the disease
Sampled goats | Number of animals tested | Samples positive using | |
|---|---|---|---|
Nasal swab | Blood | ||
Goat with fever and profuse nasal secretion | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Goat with nasal secretion and diarrhoea, no fever | 2 | 2 | - |
Goat with diarrhoea, scanty nasal secretion, no fever | 4 | 1 | - |
Total | 18 | 14 | 12 |