Table 2.
Results of the IFN-γ ELISA generated from two culture confirmed Mycobacterium microti infected cats and 14 healthy cats aged between one and 11 years are shown.
Mean IFN-γ response [Concentration C.I. (ng/ml)] | |||
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Bovine PPD | Avian PPD | PMA/Ca | |
M. microti—positive | |||
1 | 0.50 (0.32–0.69) | <0.246 | 4.05 (3.73–4.33) |
2 | 7.82 (5.41–10.18) | 2.96 (2.29–3.56) | 47.70 (15.46–79.79) |
Control cats | |||
3 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 14.26 (8.30–20.20) |
4 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 10.25 (6.48–3.39) |
5 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 16.00 (10.30–22.20) |
6 | <0.246 | <0.246 | >60 |
7 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 0.54 (0.24–0.83) |
8 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 1.98 (1.42–2.53) |
9 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 0.60 (0.28–0.91) |
10 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 4.06 (2.98–5.15) |
11 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 4.78 (3.41–6.14) |
12 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 4.69(3.36–6.01) |
13 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 4.36 (3.08–5.37) |
14 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 1.31 (0.89–1.72) |
15 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 39.62 (10.46–74.79) |
16 | <0.246 | <0.246 | 6.12 (2.98–9.36) |