title: Identification of colonies of Moraxella bovis by plate epi-immunofluorescence.
abstract: A modification of the plate epi-immunofluorescence test was found to be a reliable method for the positive identification of colonies of Moraxella bovis when fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated globulin prepared against pili from selected strains of M bovis was used. A cross-reaction with other members of the genus Moraxella or other moraxella-like organisms was not observed, except with an equine Moraxella sp, which produced a weak reaction.
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media; D010861:Fimbriae, Bacterial / Q000276:immunology*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D009016:Moraxella / Q000254:growth & development / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media