Using Rapid Diagnostic Tests as a Source of Viral RNA for Dengue Serotyping by RT-PCR - A Novel Epidemiological Tool.

• Main Authors: Manivanh Vongsouvath (Author), Koukeo Phommasone (Author), Onanong Sengvilaipaseuth (Author), Nathamon Kosoltanapiwat (Author), Narisara Chantratita (Author), Stuart D Blacksell (Author), Sue J Lee (Author), Xavier de Lamballerie (Author), Mayfong Mayxay (Author), Sommay Keomany (Author), Paul N Newton (Author), Audrey Dubot-Pérès (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Dengue virus infection causes major public health problems in tropical and subtropical areas. In many endemic areas, including the Lao PDR, inadequate access to laboratory facilities is a major obstacle to surveillance and study of dengue epidemiology. Filter paper is widely used for bloo...