Comparison of indirect and direct immunofluorescence for the detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the major cause of respiratory infection in children, with bronchopneumonia and bronchiolitis. In the adult the clinical manifestation is lighter than in infant, however, in the case of immunocompromised patients (transplant recipients or patients in immunosu...

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Main Authors: Stefano Gambarino, Massimiliano Bergallo, Maria Elena Terlizzi, Sara Astegiano, Antonio Curtoni, Francesca Sidoti, Samantha Mantovani, Rossana Cavallo, Cristina Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2514