Brucella abortus: determination of survival times and evaluation of methods for detection in several matrices.
René KadenSevinc FerrariTomas JinnerotMartina LindbergTara WahabMoa LavanderPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2018)
A direct PCR analysis without enrichment of bacteria saves at least 3 days. However, the limit of detection between direct PCR and plate count differs in a 10 fold range. We conclude that this lower sensitivity is acceptable in most cases especially if quick analysis are required.