A Multiplex PCR/LDR Assay for the Simultaneous Identification of Category A Infectious Pathogens: Agents of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever and Variola Virus.

CDC designated category A infectious agents pose a major risk to national security and require special action for public health preparedness. They include viruses that cause viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) syndrome as well as variola virus, the agent of smallpox. VHF is characterized by hemorrhage and...

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Main Authors: Sanchita Das, Mark S Rundell, Aashiq H Mirza, Maneesh R Pingle, Kristi Shigyo, Aura R Garrison, Jason Paragas, Scott K Smith, Victoria A Olson, Davise H Larone, Eric D Spitzer, Francis Barany, Linnie M Golightly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4575071?pdf=render