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Genotypic detection of acyclovir-resistant HSV-1: characterization of 67 ACV-sensitive and 14 ACV-resistant viruses.
Antiviral research - 1 Jul 2008
Frobert Emilie, Cortay Jean-Claude, Ooka Tadamasa, Najioullah Fatiha, Thouvenot Danielle, Lina Bruno, Morfin Florence
Abstract excerpt
Infections due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) resistant to acyclovir (ACV) represent an important clinical concern in immunocompromised patients. In order to switch promptly to an appropriate treatment, rapid viral susceptibility assays are required. We developed herein a genotyping analysis focusing on thymidine kinase gene (TK) mutations in order to detect acyclovir-resistant HSV in clinical specimens. A total...
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