| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6121664 | Journal of Clinical Virology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
RVFV appears to replicate in blood cells such as macrophages. Thus, the sensitivity of molecular diagnostic testing is improved if whole blood is used as the clinical specimen rather than plasma or serum.
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Authors
Allen Grolla, Masfique Mehedi, Robbin Lindsay, Catharine Bosio, Adriano Duse, Heinz Feldmann,