Detection of Norovirus genogroup I and II by multiplex real-time RT- PCR using a 3'-minor groove binder-DNA probe

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Due to an increasing number of norovirus infections in the last years rapid, specific, and sensitive diagnostic tools are needed. Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactions (RT-PCR) have become the methods of choice. To minimiz...

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Main Authors: Schreier Eckart, Hoehne Marina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/6/69