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Adenovirus
Rapid quantitative diagnostic test for adenovirus type 4 evaluated
March 22nd, 2004
A polymerase chain reaction technique is available for the rapid diagnosis of adenovirus type 4. According to a study from the United States, "Acute respiratory disease (ARD) due to adenoviruses is a reemerging disease in military recruits. It is a challenge for clinicians to accurately diagnose this disease and to appropriately treat affected individuals. This study investigated the utility of a quantitative, rapid-cycle, real-time fluorogenic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique for detecting adenovirus type 4 (Ad4) in a clinical setting." "Throat swab specimens and clinical data were collected from U.S. Army basic trainees hospitalized with...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2004-03-22)
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