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Fast and type-specific analysis of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by rapid PCR and fluorescence melting-curve-analysis.
Infection - 1 Jan 2000
Schalasta G, Arents A, Schmid M, Braun R W, Enders G
Abstract excerpt
Diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV) requires sensitive and rapid techniques. PCR therefore is considered to be the diagnostic gold standard in these cases. However, current PCR protocols are time-consuming and labor-intensive. In addition, the need for post-amplification manipulations increases the risk of laboratory contaminations with amplified products. In order...
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