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Table 2 Number of positive amplifications of target gene partial sequences * P = primary PCR; N = nested PCR

From: Presence of chelonid fibropapilloma-associated herpesvirus in tumored and non-tumored green turtles, as detected by polymerase chain reaction, in endemic and non-endemic aggregations, Puerto Rico

Description of Samples

DNA target type*

   

Polymerase

Capsid protease

Glycoprotein B

Location

Type of tissue

Number

P

N

P

N

P

N

Manglar

Tumor

29

4

24

3

21

1

20

Skin from turtle with tumor

18

0

8

0

9

0

5

Skin from normal turtle

71

0

21

1

19

0

17

Culebrita

Tumor

9

2

9

0

2

2

9

Skin from turtle with tumor

3

0

1

0

1

0

1

 

Skin from normal turtle

71

0

13

1

7

1

9