Abstract
At various times postonset of rash, 74 patients positive for measles virus-specific immunoglobulin M provided samples for detection of measles virus RNA by a reverse transcriptase PCR. Of lymphocytes, urine, throat swab, and serum specimens, throat swab specimens were optimal for detection of measles virus RNA during the first 2 weeks after the rash.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 375-376 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Microbiology |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jan 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |