Detection of Human Herpesvirus 6 DNA in Serum by a Microplate PCR-Hybridization Assay
AUTOR(ES)
Osiowy, Carla
FONTE
American Society for Microbiology
RESUMO
PCR was performed on DNA extracts derived from clinical serum samples submitted for human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) serological examination. To detect amplified HHV-6 products, a hybridization-based microtiter plate assay (PCR ELISA; Boehringer Mannheim) was used. The assay system was found to be rapid, specific, and sensitive. Approximately three copies of a plasmid-based HHV-6 sequence could be detected, and no cross amplification was observed with HHV-7 genomic DNA. There was no correlation found between HHV-6 DNA detection and serological status in clinical serum samples from individuals more than 2 years old. On the other hand, in serum samples from infants less than 2 years old, a high rate of detection of HHV-6 DNA was observed in those who lacked immunoglobulin G and M antibodies to HHV-6 (55%). In this regard, PCR of serum DNA extracts may be used as a sensitive indicator of active HHV-6 infection in infants prior to their seroconversion.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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