Use of a Free Viral Immunofluorescence Assay to Detect Human Reovirus-like Agent in Human Stools

Overview

Journal Infect Immun

Publisher American Society for Microbiology

Specialty Allergy & Immunology

Date 1977 May 1

PMID 324909

Citations 13

Authors

R H Yolken

R G Wyatt

A R Kalica

H W Kim

C D BRANDT

R H PARROTT

A Z Kapikian

R M Chanock

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Abstract

Human reovirus-like agent (HRVLA) is a major cause of gastroenteritis in infants and young children in many parts of the world. Detection of HRVLA in stools is impractical with the techniques currently available. We describe a rapid immunofluorescence assay for detection of HRVLA in stools. Results with this assay agreed well with results obtained from examination of stool specimens by electron microscopy.

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