Virological investigation of four outbreaks of influenza B reassortants in the northern region of Taiwan from October 2006 to February 2007

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>From October 2006 to February 2007, clinical specimens from 452 patients with symptoms related to respiratory tract infection in the northern region of Taiwan were collected. Real-time PCR and direct immunofluorescent antibody tests...

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Main Authors: Chen Kuan-Hsuan, Lee Cheng-Ming, Wang Sheng-Fan, Lee Yuan-Ming, Chan Yu-Jiun, Liu Wu-Tse, Chen Yi-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/2/86