PCR Detection of Mimivirus
In an epidemiological study, mimivirus was reported as an unlikely cause of human respiratory infections in China. Our analysis revealed the nonsensitivity of the PCR method, which detected less than 10% of the current known mimivirus. We conclude that epidemiologic studies must use accurate and sen...
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doaj-7d863f38701e46e899f9a7ff03d197dc2020-11-25T01:37:18ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592017-06-012361044104510.3201/eid2306.161896PCR Detection of MimivirusDidier RaoultAnthony LevasseurBernard La ScolaIn an epidemiological study, mimivirus was reported as an unlikely cause of human respiratory infections in China. Our analysis revealed the nonsensitivity of the PCR method, which detected less than 10% of the current known mimivirus. We conclude that epidemiologic studies must use accurate and sensitive laboratory test methods.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/6/16-1896_articlemimiviruspneumoniafalse negative PCRvirusesprimer/probe mismatch |
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PCR Detection of Mimivirus |
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In an epidemiological study, mimivirus was reported as an unlikely cause of human respiratory infections in China. Our analysis revealed the nonsensitivity of the PCR method, which detected less than 10% of the current known mimivirus. We conclude that epidemiologic studies must use accurate and sensitive laboratory test methods. |
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