Medical viruses: diagnostic techniques

Virol J. 2023 Jul 11;20(1):143. doi: 10.1186/s12985-023-02108-w.

Abstract

The recent epidemics and pandemics caused by different viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, monkey pox, H1N1, ebola virus etc. have been a cause of mass destruction in the human race, the biggest decline slope in the global economy and mental trauma. A number of viruses have been discovered that may cause serious problems and to overcome this problem, early diagnosis of the viruses and understanding their infection pattern is a must. Early detection of viruses inside the host provides timely management in a strategic manner. Scientists have developed some effective and efficient methods to detect the viruses. In this review, we have explained a few types of diagnostic techniques: Biosensor based, immunological-based, and molecular-based diagnostic techniques that are prominent methodologies to identify and detect the course of infection related to the medical viruses. In biosensor-based diagnostic technique, an analytical device consisting of biological elements and physicochemical component gives a signal upon detection of viral antigen. In immunological-based diagnostic techniques, enzyme-linked antibodies are utilized to find the particular antiviral antibody or viral antigen in human specimens, and nucleic acid-based diagnostic techniques are based on the principle of amplification of the viral genome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Viral
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype*
  • Pandemics
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral