Adenovirus respiratory infection: significant increase in diagnosis using PCR comparing with antigen detection and culture methods

Adenovirus respiratory infection: significant increase in diagnosis using PCR comparing with antigen detection and culture methods

Adenovirus (AdV) respiratory infections are usually described as being associated with high mortality rates. Laboratory diagnosis is essential for the establishment of the appropriate therapy, and for guiding the implementation of preventive measures in order to prevent the spread of the infection....

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Main Authors: Elenice Stroparo, Cristina R. Cruz, Maria do Carmo Debur, Luine R. Vidal, Meri B. Nogueira, Sergio M. de Almeida, Luciane A. Pereira, Indianara Rotta, Sonia Mara Raboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2010-12-01
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Adenoviruses
Polymerase chain reaction
Diagnosis
Pediatric patients
Immunocompromised patients
Acute respiratory infections
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