Multiplex Dual-Target Reverse Transcription PCR for Subtyping Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus
Malaya K. Sahoo, Ingrid E.A. Morante, ChunHong Huang, Daniel Solis, Fumiko Yamamoto, Uzoamaka C. Ohiri, Daniel Romero, Benjamin A. Pinsky
Abstract
An increased risk for human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses is of concern. We developed an internally controlled, dual-target reverse transcription PCR for influenza A(H5) subtyping. This test could be used to detect influenza A(H5) in clinical samples.
Topics & Concepts
SubtypingInfluenza A virus subtype H5N1VirologyMultiplexReverse transcriptaseInfluenza A virusBiologyReverse transcription polymerase chain reactionVirusMultiplex polymerase chain reactionPolymerase chain reactionGeneGeneticsGene expressionComputer scienceProgramming languageInfluenza Virus Research StudiesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyRespiratory viral infections research