Diagnosis
Collection of samples
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Laboratory diagnosis assists but does not replace thorough clinical examination.
The quality of laboratory diagnosis is only as good as the quality of the samples submitted.
It is advisable to administer a sedative to facilitate sample collection and provide analgesia.
The following samples may be submitted from cases of suspected FMD -
Vesicular material Oesophagopharyngeal fluid Milk Blood
Vesicular material
Oesophagopharyngeal fluid
Milk
Blood
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