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Rapid semiquantitative real-time PCR for the detection of human cytomegalovirus UL97 mutations conferring ganciclovir resistance.
Antiviral therapy - 1 Jan 2008
Göhring Katharina, Mikeler Elfriede, Jahn Gerhard, Rohde Frank, Hamprecht Klaus
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BACKGROUND: The development of infections with ganciclovir (GCV)-resistant human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) remains a serious problem in recipients of stem cell or organ transplants. Nearly all GCV-resistant clinical isolates have mutations in the viral UL97 gene. The rapid detection of GCV-resistant HCMV infections is necessary and the relative proportions of wild-type and mutant strains are predictive for the...
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