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Genomic typing of BK virus in clinical specimens by direct sequencing of polymerase chain reaction products
1 Sept 1993
Abstract excerpt
Two hundred and twelve urine specimens, from several clinical groups, were examined for BK virus (BKV) using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect the VP1 region of BKV DNA. Positive results were obtained on 14 specimens from 44 post-transplant patients (31.8%), 10 specimens from 39 pregnant women (25.6%), and 5 specimens from 100 children (5%) but not on any specimens from 29 laboratory staff....
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