Citations 1
Relevance of Influenza A Virus Detection by PCR, Shell Vial Assay, and Tube Cell Culture to Rapid Reporting Procedures
Zitterkopf, Nicole L., Leekha, Surbhi , Espy, Mark J., Wood, Christina M., Sampathkumar, Priya , Smith, Thomas F.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology | September 5, 2006 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 3366-3367
ABSTRACT Influenza A virus was detected at higher rates and for more extended time periods with real-time PCR than with cell cultures. We show here that, using the theranostic approach, rapid viral detection and reporting can provide for early implementation and assessment of available antiviral therapy.