Comparison of a multiplex reverse transcription-PCR-enzyme hybridization assay with conventional viral culture and immunofluorescence techniques for the detection of seven viral respiratory pathogens.

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Published in J Clin Microbiol on August 01, 2001

Authors

L Liolios1, A Jenney, D Spelman, T Kotsimbos, M Catton, S Wesselingh

Author Affiliations

1: Infectious Diseases Unit, Alfred Hospital, Prahran 3181, Victoria, Australia. L.Liolios@alfred.org.au

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