Surveillance of upper respiratory infections using a new multiplex PCR assay compared to conventional methods during the influenza season in Taiwan

Surveillance of upper respiratory infections using a new multiplex PCR assay compared to conventional methods during the influenza season in Taiwan

Objectives: To improve diagnosis as part of laboratory surveillance in Taiwan, influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance was conducted using a new multiplex PCR assay (FilmArray) and the results compared to those of conventional methods The study was performed during the winter months. Methods: Thro...

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Main Authors: Shu-Chun Chiu, Yung-Cheng Lin, Hsiao-Chi Wang, Jen-Jen Hsu, Ting-Kai Yeh, Hsin-Fu Liu, Jih-Hui Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Influenza virus
URI
Multiplex PCR
Taiwan
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971217301650

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