Identification of a Novel Pathogen Using Family-Wide PCR: Initial Confirmation of COVID-19 in Thailand

• Main Authors: Supaporn Wacharapluesadee (Author), Rome Buathong (Author), Sopon Iamsirithawon (Author), Walairat Chaifoo (Author), Teerada Ponpinit (Author), Chanida Ruchisrisarod (Author), Chanikarn Sonpee (Author), Panticha Katasrila (Author), Siriporn Yomrat (Author), Siriporn Ghai (Author), Sunee Sirivichayakul (Author), Pilailuk Okada (Author), Nanthawan Mekha (Author), Opart Karnkawinpong (Author), Sumonmal Uttayamakul (Author), Apichart Vachiraphan (Author), Tanarak Plipat (Author), Thiravat Hemachudha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In resource-limited countries, early detection of novel pathogens is often challenging, due to financial and technical constraints. This study reports the efficacy of family-wide polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in screening, detecting, and identifying initial cases of the novel SARS-CoV-2 in Thailan...