TABLE 1.
Fetuses and fetal tissues examined by N. caninum PCR
| Group | N. caninum statusa | Tissue type | No. of fetuses | No. of tissue samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP+ IHC+ | Formalin fixed | 13 | 80 |
| 2 | HP− IHC− | Formalin fixed | 16 | 32 |
| 3 | HP+ IHC− | Formalin fixed | 8 | 8 |
| Total fixed | 37 | 120 | ||
| 4 | HP+ IHC+ | Fresh or frozen | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | HP− IHC− | Fresh or frozen | 11 | 11 |
| Total fresh | 24 | 42 |
HP, histopathologic changes consistent with N. caninum infection; IHC, N. caninum specific immunohistochemistry.