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Viral load as predictor of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outcome.

Authors :
Duh, Darja
Saksida, Ana
Petrovec, Miroslav
Ahmeti, Salih
Dedushaj, Iusuf
Panning, Marcus
Drosten, Christian
Avšič-Županc, Tatjana
Avsic-Zupanc, Tatjana
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Nov2007, Vol. 13 Issue 11, p1769-1772, 4p, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

We used quantitative real-time reverse transcription-PCR to measure viral load in serum from 24 patients in Kosovo who had acute Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Viral load correlated with clinical disease and antibodies and could be used as a predictor of disease outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
13
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27495667
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1311.070222