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Performance of the RealStar Chikungunya Virus Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR Kit

2009; American Society for Microbiology; Volume: 47; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1128/jcm.01024-09

ISSN

1098-660X

Autores

Marcus Panning, Markus Heß, Waldemar Fischer, Klaus Grywna, Martin Pfeffer, Christian Drosten,

Tópico(s)

Viral Infections and Vectors

Resumo

A novel commercial Chikungunya virus real-time reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR) kit was evaluated on a comprehensive panel of original patient samples. The assay was 100% sensitive and specific in comparison to a published real-time RT-PCR. Viral loads from both assays were highly correlated. The kit proved to be suitable for routine use in patient care.

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