PCR Primers for Brucella Milk Prevalence Study in Cameroon

140 cow milk samples were analyzed for Brucella abortus using PCR primers in a Cameroon study. The dataset includes primers employed in the prevalence analysis, which indicated significant regional variations. It was authored by Pierre Gontao and last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Validate PCR primer sequences for detecting Brucella abortus in milk samples.
• Analyze prevalence results indicating significant regional variations in Brucella contamination.
• Cross-reference culture results with PCR data from 140 cow milk samples.

Strengths

• Dataset is focused on a specific pathogen (Brucella abortus) and sample type (cow milk).
• Includes data from 140 cow milk samples collected in Cameroon.
• Released under a permissive CC BY 4.0 license for reuse.

Limitations

• Very small dataset at only 5.5 KB, offering limited scope for analysis.
• No column structure or sample data is provided, hindering immediate usability.
• Geographic scope is limited to Cameroon, reducing generalizability.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Primers employed in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) prevalence study.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Cameroon