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Koidl, C; Michael, B; Berg, J; Stöcher, M; Mühlbauer, G; Grisold, AJ; Marth, E; Kessler, HH.
Detection of transfusion transmitted virus DNA by real-time PCR.
J Clin Virol. 2004; 29(4):277-281 Doi: 10.1016/S1386-6532(03)00168-9
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Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
Koidl Christoph
Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
Berg Jörg
Bozic Michael
Grisold Andrea
Kessler Harald
Marth Egon
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Abstract:
Little is known about the pathogenic role and the endemic situation of transfusion transmitted virus (TTV). In this study, a molecular assay for detection of TTV based on automated nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR was developed and evaluated. The new assay includes an internal control. After optimization of the molecular assay, 103 clinical samples were studied retrospectively. All sera had been tested for anti-HCV and anti-HIV-1 antibodies earlier. The amplification efficiency was found to be 102%. When clinical specimens were tested, 79 of 103 serum samples were found to be positive for TTV. There was no significant difference between various groups of patients. The internal control was detected in all negative and weak positive samples. This molecular assay proved to be suitable for routine detection of TTV in clinical samples. Moreover, a relative statement on the TTV serum load can be done.
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DNA Virus Infections - diagnosis DNA Virus Infections - virology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction - methods
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