Simultaneous detection of respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus by one-step multiplex real-time RT-PCR in patients with respiratory symptoms

Simultaneous detection of respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus by one-step multiplex real-time RT-PCR in patients with respiratory symptoms

Abstract Background Both respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are important viral pathogens causing respiratory tract infection (RTI) in the pediatric population. However, the clinical manifestations of RSV and hMPV infections are similar. Therefore, a reliable and rapi...

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Main Authors: Huey-Ling You, Shun-Jen Chang, Hong-Ren Yu, Chia-Chin Li, Chang-Han Chen, Wei-Ting Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
RSV
hMPV
Real-time RT-PCR
Respiratory tract infection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0843-7

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