Increased Likelihood of Detecting Ebola Virus RNA in Semen by Using Sample Pelleting
Autor: | Courtney M. Bozman, Mosoka Fallah, Michael C. Sneller, Catherine Freeman, Lawrence S. Fakoli, Bode I. Shobayo, Bonnie Dighero-Kemp, Cavan S. Reilly, Jens H. Kuhn, Fatorma Bolay, Elizabeth Higgs, Lisa E. Hensley |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Zdroj: | Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 27, Iss 4, Pp 1239-1241 (2021) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1080-6040 1080-6059 |
DOI: | 10.3201/eid2704.204175 |
Popis: | Ebola virus RNA can reside for months or years in semen of survivors of Ebola virus disease and is probably associated with increased risk for cryptic sexual transmission of the virus. A modified protocol resulted in increased detection of Ebola virus RNA in semen and improved disease surveillance. |
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