There are difficulties in the isolation of BIV from clinical cases. Serological tests such as [[immunoflorescence]] and [[western blot]] have been used to identify the virus although virus isolation from these cases has been unsuccessful. Diagnosis by '''PCR''' remains the most sensitive test at present.
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There are difficulties in the isolation of BIV from clinical cases. Serological tests such as [[immunofluorescence]] and [[western blot]] have been used to identify the virus although virus isolation from these cases has been unsuccessful. Diagnosis by '''PCR''' remains the most sensitive test at present.