Selected article for: "polymerase chain reaction and syncytial virus"

Author: Hernes, S. S.; Quarsten, H.; Hagen, E.; Lyngroth, A. L.; Pripp, A. H.; Bjorvatn, B.; Bakke, P. S.
Title: Swabbing for respiratory viral infections in older patients: a comparison of rayon and nylon flocked swabs
  • Document date: 2010_9_18
  • ID: ivu632j2_2
    Snippet: As demonstrated with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), viral detection is more demanding in the elderly than in young individuals, as older people tend to shed less virus and have shorter viral-shedding periods [7] . Hence, rapid viral antigen tests that are useful in children may fail in the elderly [8] . Due to its high sensitivity and specificity, realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on respiratory viral samples represents an important di.....
    Document: As demonstrated with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), viral detection is more demanding in the elderly than in young individuals, as older people tend to shed less virus and have shorter viral-shedding periods [7] . Hence, rapid viral antigen tests that are useful in children may fail in the elderly [8] . Due to its high sensitivity and specificity, realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on respiratory viral samples represents an important diagnostic opportunity also in the older age groups.

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