Comparison of Direct Fluorescence Assay and Real-Time RT-PCR as Diagnostics for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Young Children

Comparison of Direct Fluorescence Assay and Real-Time RT-PCR as Diagnostics for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Young Children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the major cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children worldwide. Early detection of RSV is critical to initiate proper care. Two methods, the direct fluorescence assay (DFA) and the real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rt-RT-PCR)...

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Main Authors: Caroline F. Shafik, Emad W. Mohareb, Fouad G. Youssef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/781919
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