The modification and evaluation of an ELISA test for the surveillance of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection in wild ruminants
Abstract Background Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is often used to test wildlife samples for Mycobacterium avium subsp.paratuberculosis (MAP) infection.However, commercially available kits are only validated for use with domestic ruminant species.A literature review was performed to document the current use of MAP serum ELISA in wild an