Loew F M
Lab Anim Sci. 1980 Apr;30(2 Pt 2):323-9.
The development of increased bacteriologic and viral screening has revealed evidence of exposure to possible pathogens in animals from even the best suppliers. Because the cost in money and space to quarantine all rodents in many types of research institutions is great, and because of an increased ability to detect possible pathogens, a dilemma exists. At the same time, regulations are being implemented which, in many cases, mandate a quarantine period. In all cases, however, the professional judgement of laboratory animal medicine specialists is increasingly needed to interpret the best course of action. A proper matching of animal quality with a realistic assessment of research requirements seems the best course, with quarantine implemented where truly appropriate.
细菌学和病毒筛查的发展表明，即使是来自最好供应商的动物，也有接触潜在病原体的迹象。由于在许多类型的研究机构中隔离所有啮齿动物的资金和空间成本很高，而且检测潜在病原体的能力有所提高，因此存在一个两难困境。与此同时，正在实施的法规在许多情况下规定了隔离期。然而，在所有情况下，越来越需要实验动物医学专家的专业判断来解释最佳行动方案。将动物质量与对研究要求的实际评估进行适当匹配似乎是最佳方案，在真正合适的情况下实施隔离。
