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Evaluation of real-time RT-PCR Rhino&EV/Cc r-gene(®) (bioMérieux) kit versions 1 and 2 for rhinovirus detection.
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology - 1 Jan 2015
Brebion Amélie, Mirand Audrey, Regagnon Christel, Archimbaud Christine, Chambon Martine, Peigue-Lafeuille Hélène, Henquell Cécile
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human rhinoviruses (HRVs) are frequent etiologic agents of tract infections, ranging from benign upper to potentially life-threatening lower respiratory tract infections. Diagnosis is based on molecular methods. 169 HRV types, belonging to species A, B and C, have been identified. This high genetic diversity makes it difficult to accurately detect circulating HRVs and to diagnose severe infection....
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