TABLE 1.

Detection of NLVs in stools by ELISAs using hyperimmune antisera to rSEV and rCV

Sample	Result of antigen detection ELISA forb:		Result of RT-PCR and Southern hybridization
	SeV	CV
rSEVa	1.05	0.00	NTc
rCVa	0.00	0.93	NT
121/89	1.31	0.01	+
122/89	1.61	0.00	+
124/89	0.53	0.00	+
125/89	0.23	0.00	−
131/89	1.48	0.01	+
1381/93	0.35	0.04	+
1382/93	1.55	0.04	+
663/99	0.03	0.62	+
665/99	0.04	1.32	+
666/99	0.07	2.01	+
669/99	0.04	0.51	+
675/99	0.01	0.28	+
676/99	0.07	1.72	+
680/99	0.05	1.62	+
687/99	0.06	1.04	+

^aPurified VLPs (2 ng/ml) were used as antigens. 

^bOD values at 492 nm. Homologous titers are shown in boldface. 

^cNT, not tested.