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Frequent Detection of Polyomaviruses in Stool Samples from Hospitalized Children
19 Jul 2005
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Infection with BK virus (BKV) generally occurs early during life, but its mode of transmission has not been clearly defined. We tested the hypothesis that polyomavirus shedding in stool may be a source of BKV exposure.METHODS. Pediatric stool and rectal swab samples were tested for the presence of polyomavirus DNA by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay that could detect a conserved region in the...
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