Detection and subtyping of Herpes simplex virus in clinical samples by LightCycler PCR, enzyme immunoassay and cell culture

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prompt laboratory diagnosis of Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection facilitates patient management and possible initiation of antiviral therapy. In our laboratory, which receives various specimen types for detection of HSV, we use en...

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Main Authors: Walker Elise, Bayly Belinda, Nitsche Andreas, Burrows Julie, Higgins Geoff, Kok Tuckweng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/2/12