Improved detection of Zika virus RNA in human and animal specimens by a novel, highly sensitive and specific real-time RT-PCR assay targeting the 5′-untranslated region of Zika virus

Authors:

Chan Jasper Fuk-Woo, Yip Cyril Chik-Yan, Tee Kah-Meng, Zhu Zheng, Tsang Jessica Oi-Ling, Chik Kenn Ka-Heng, Tsang Terance Gi-Wai, Chan Chris Chung-Sing, Poon Vincent Kwok-Man, Sridhar Siddharth, Yin Feifei, Hung Ivan Fan-Ngai, Chau Sandy Ka-Yee, Zhang Anna Jinxia, Chan Kwok-Hung, Yuen Kwok-Yung

Journal:

Tropical Medicine & International Health

Date of publication:

Monday, 1 May, 2017

Volume:

Issue:

Pages:

594-603

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Improved detection of Zika virus RNA in human and animal specimens by a novel, highly sensitive and specific real-time RT-PCR assay targeting the 5′-untranslated region of Zika virus

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Improved detection of Zika virus RNA in human and animal specimens by a novel, highly sensitive and specific real-time RT-PCR assay targeting the 5′-untranslated region of Zika virus