Feasibility of replacing the viral isolation technique in mice with RT-qPCR for the diagnosis of rabies

ABSTRACT: Rabies is a viral encephalitis that affects mammals, including humans. Rapid and effective laboratory diagnosis of the rabies virus is critical for public health. This study evaluated the operational, technical, and financial viability of the RT-qPCR in replacement of inoculation in mice f...

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Main Authors: Karina Miranda Marinho, Cássio Alexandre Costa Magalhães Júnior, Lúcio André Amorim Júnior, Lucas Alves Vianna, Fernando Luiz Tobias, Hélio Langoni, Fabio Ribeiro Braga, Gabriel Augusto Marques Rossi, Luiz Fernando Pereira Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2024-03-01
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782024000800451&lng=en&tlng=en