Evaluation of PCR testing of ethanol-fixed nasal swab specimens as an augmented surveillance strategy for influenza virus and adenovirus identification.

Krafft, A E

Evaluation of PCR testing of ethanol-fixed nasal swab specimens as an augmented surveillance strategy for influenza virus and adenovirus identification. [electronic resource] - Journal of clinical microbiology Apr 2005 - 1768-75 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0095-1137

10.1128/JCM.43.4.1768-1775.2005 doi


Adenovirus Infections, Human--diagnosis
Adenoviruses, Human--genetics
DNA, Viral--analysis
Ethanol
Humans
Influenza A virus--genetics
Influenza B virus--genetics
Influenza, Human--diagnosis
Military Personnel
Nose--virology
Polymerase Chain Reaction--methods
Population Surveillance
Predictive Value of Tests
RNA, Viral--analysis
Sensitivity and Specificity
Specimen Handling--methods