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Simultaneous detection and quantification of Chikungunya, Dengue and West Nile viruses by multiplex RT-PCR assays and Dengue virus typing using High Resolution Melting
Abstract : Chikungunya (CHIKV), Dengue (DENV) and West Nile (WNV) viruses are arthropod-borne viruses that are able to emerge or re-emerge in many regions due to climatic changes and increase in travel. Since these viruses produce similar clinical signs it is important for physicians and epidemiologists to differentiate them rapidly. A molecular method was developed for their detection and quantitation in plasma samples and a DENV typing technique were developed. The method consisted in performing two multiplex real-time one-step RT-PCR assays, to detect and quantify the three viruses. Both assays were conducted in a single run, from a single RNA extract containing a unique coextracted and coamplified composite internal control. The quantitation results were close to the best detection thresholds obtained with simplex RT-PCR techniques. The differentiation of DENV types was performed using a High Resolution Melting technique. The assays enable the early diagnosis of the three arboviruses during viremia, including cases of coinfection. The method is rapid, specific and highly sensitive with a potential for clinical diagnosis and epidemiological surveillance. A DENV positive sample can be typed conveniently using the High Resolution Melting technique using the same apparatus.
https://hal.univ-reunion.fr/hal-01188150
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Submitted on : Friday, August 28, 2015 - 3:08:20 PM
Last modification on : Monday, January 13, 2020 - 5:08:14 PM
Contributor : Claire Tessier <>
Submitted on : Friday, August 28, 2015 - 3:08:20 PM
Last modification on : Monday, January 13, 2020 - 5:08:14 PM