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Research article2011Peer reviewed

Shedding of chlamydiae in relation to titers of serum chlamydiae-specific antibodies and serum concentrations of two acute-phase proteins in cats without conjunctivitis

Ström Holst, Bodil; Krook, Linnéa; Ström Holst, Bodil; Englund, Stina; Lagerstedt, Anne-Sofie; Bölske, Göran

Abstract

Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-Clinically normal cats with high chlamydiae-specific antibody titers can shed and thus transmit chlamydiae. Venereal spread from cats without clinical signs of infection is likely not common. (Am J Vet Res 201172:806-812)

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American Journal of Veterinary Research
2011, Volume: 72, number: 6, pages: 806-812
Publisher: AMER VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOC