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Diagnostic value of intravenously administered johnin purified protein derivative (PPD) in bovine paratuberculosis
1Central Veterinary Institute, Budapest, Hungary.
Abstract:
The diagnostic value of intravenously administered johnin purified protein derivative (PPD) was studied in 45 cattle of different age, coming from herds infected by, or free from, Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. In addition to observing the clinical symptoms, the animals' sera were assayed for specific antibodies by the complement fixation (CFT) and immunodiffusion (AGID) tests. The blastogenic transformation of peripheral lymphocytes was determined on the basis of 3HTdR incorporation. Changes in the neutrophilic leucocyte/lymphocyte ratio of the blood were also monitored. Detection of the pathogen in the faeces was attempted by microscopic examination and by culturing. Combined evaluation of responses elicited by intravenously administered johnin PPD can be a valuable aid in recognizing infected animals, particularly those among the heifer progeny of infected cows.

