Article
Improved real-time PCR assay for detection and quantification of all 54 known types of human adenoviruses in clinical samples.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 Jun 2012
Bil-Lula Iwona, De Franceschi Nicola, Pawlik Krzysztof, Woźniak Mieczysław
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Detection and quantification of adenoviruses (AdVs) causing life-threatening complications are important abilities in recognition of infection and management of immunocompromised patients. Due to the rapid increase in the number of known AdV types, most commercial tests for detection and identification of AdVs are outdated. MATERIAL/METHODS: We designed an improved, easier and faster real-time...
Topics
- Adenoviruses, Human
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Biological Assay
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- DNA Primers
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
