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LightCycler Multiplex PCR for the Laboratory Diagnosis of Common Viral Infections of the Central Nervous System
1 Sept 2001
Abstract excerpt
A conventional multiplex PCR assay that detects herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), HSV-2, varicella-zoster virus, and enteroviruses for the diagnosis of central nervous system infections was modified to be performed using the LightCycler system. The sensitivity of detection of each of the viruses using the LightCycler assay was compared to that of the conventional assay using external quality assessment...
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