title: Interpretation of serological test results for simian herpes B virus.
abstract: In 1992 an annual Simian herpes B virus (BV) screening programme for an experimental group of macaque monkeys (Macaca mulatta and Macaca fascicularis) was initiated with the aim of establishing a specific pathogen free (SPF) colony. In June 1999 one animal was found to be unexpectedly BV positive (non-negative). The investigation of this result highlights some of the issues and difficulties that may be encountered in such a programme.
authors.affiliation: Oxford University Veterinary Services, UK.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Wolfensohn
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gopal
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000494:pharmacology; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D019084:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000494:pharmacology; D006568:Herpesvirus 1, Cercopithecine / Q000276:immunology*; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D008252:Macaca fascicularis / Q000821:virology*; D008253:Macaca mulatta / Q000821:virology*
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D003907:Dexamethasone