Diagnostic value of agglutination reaction with buffered Brucella antigen stained with rose bengal
Chenchev, I.; Khristoforov, L.; Peshkov, I.; Kostov, G.; Mineva, I.
Veterinarno-Meditsinski Nauki 15(2): 3-9
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0324-1068 PMID: 100935 Document Number: 138100
A specific buffered antigen has been obtained, employing a method developed by the authors, stained with Bengal rose and intended for performing a fast agglutination reaction to confirm brucellosis. The antigen produces a clear and demonstrative agglutination reaction with positive sera. Practically, the test is readily carried out, and can be made a routine both in every serologic laboratory and for investigations under field conditions. The reaction produced with this antigen can determine dependably the epizootic status on a farm or in the herd. The diagnostic value of the antigen is essential, especially with swine. Besides, it shows a wide a diagnostic scope for brucellosis with all species of animals (97--98 per cent).