Virus detection and identification using random multiplex (RT)-PCR with 3'-locked random primers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>PCR-based detection and identification of viruses assumes a known, relatively stable genome. Unfortunately, high mutation rates may lead to extensive changes in viral nucleic acid sequences making dedicated PCR primer use problematic...

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Main Authors: Eaton John W, Telang Sucheta, Sims Jonathan, Clem Amy L, Chesney Jason
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/4/1/65