Measurement of Epstein-Barr virus DNA load using a novel quantification standard containing two EBV DNA targets and SYBR Green I dye

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection may cause serious, life-threatening complications in immunocompromised individuals. EBV DNA is often detected in EBV-associated disease states, with viral load believed to be a refle...

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Main Authors: Ponsonby Anne-Louise, Taylor Janette, Ratnamohan Mala, Lucas Robyn M, Lay Meav-Lang J, Dwyer Dominic E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/252