Improved Subtyping of Avian Influenza Viruses Using an RT-qPCR-Based Low Density Array: ‘Riems Influenza a Typing Array’, Version 2 (RITA-2)

Avian influenza virus (AIV) variants emerge frequently, which challenges rapid diagnosis. Appropriate diagnosis reaching the sub- and pathotype level is the basis of combatting notifiable AIV infections. Real-time RT-PCR (RT-qPCR) has become a standard diagnostic tool. Here, a total of 24 arrayed RT...

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Main Authors: Kareem E. Hassan, Ann Kathrin Ahrens, Ahmed Ali, Magdy F. El-Kady, Hafez M. Hafez, Thomas C. Mettenleiter, Martin Beer, Timm Harder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/2/415