Relevance of influenza a virus detection by PCR, shell vial assay, and tube cell culture to rapid reporting procedures

J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Sep;44(9):3366-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00314-06.

Abstract

Influenza A virus was detected at higher rates and for more extended time periods with real-time PCR than with cell cultures. We show here that, using the theranostic approach, rapid viral detection and reporting can provide for early implementation and assessment of available antiviral therapy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Humans
  • Influenza A virus / genetics
  • Influenza A virus / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Time Factors
  • Virus Cultivation / instrumentation
  • Virus Cultivation / methods

Substances

  • DNA, Viral