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Use of a diagnostic Puumala virus real-time RT-PCR in an orthohantavirus endemic region in the Netherlands
10 Jun 2024
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ABSTRACT Laboratory diagnosis of orthohantavirus infection is primarily based on serology. However, for a confirmed serological diagnosis, evaluation of a follow-up serum sample is essential, which is time consuming and causes delay. Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests, if positive, provide an immediate and definitive diagnosis, and accurately identify the causative agent,...
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