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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1972 May; 23(5): 903-907
Copyright © 1972 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Serologic Response of Turkeys to an Agent Associated with Infectious Enteritis (Bluecomb)

Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843
Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843

ABSTRACT

The serologic response of turkey poults to an infectious enteritis (bluecomb disease) agent was analyzed. Serum samples collected from poults on post-inoculation days 3, 7, 14, and 21 were compared to serum from normal poults by electrophoresis and immunoelectrophoresis. Albumin concentrations were decreased whereas alpha and gamma globulins were increased during the disease. Qualitative and quantitative changes occurred in all migration zones.