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| Severo,J.S.; Aoki,V.; Santana,A.E.; Mantovani,M.M.; Michalany,N.S.; Larsson Junior,C.E.; Larsson,C.E.. |
| ABSTRACT Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is the most common autoimmune skin disease in dogs. It is characterized by pustules, erosions, and crusts which occur due to the presence of autoantibodies that target intercellular adhesion. Histopathological examination is considered the gold standard pattern in the diagnosis, but may sometimes be inconclusive, especially when the characteristic findings are not identified. New diagnostic tests are continuously being developed and immunofluorescence assays, could be a valuable alternative diagnostic tool. This study aimed to evaluate the applicability of direct and indirect immunofluorescence (DIF and IIF) tests for the diagnosis of canine PF. Twenty eight dogs were divided into two groups: Group I with 14 dogs with PF... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Immunofluorescence; DIF; IIF; Pemphigus foliaceus. |
| Ano: 2018 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352018000300649 |
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