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Sensitive and rapid detection of ganciclovir resistance by PCR based MALDI-TOF analysis.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Aug 2012
Zürcher Samuel, Mooser Catherine, Lüthi Alexander Urs, Mühlemann Kathrin, Barbani Maria Teresa, Mohacsi Paul, Garzoni Christian, Gorgievski-Hrisoho Meri, Schaller André, Flatz Lukas
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BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in transplant recipients. Resistance against ganciclovir is increasingly observed. According to current guidelines, direct drug resistance testing is not always performed due to high costs and work...
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