Laboratory diagnosis of Nipah and Hendra virus infections

Authors
Daniels, P Ksiazek, T Eaton, BT
Citation
P. Daniels et al., Laboratory diagnosis of Nipah and Hendra virus infections, MICROBES IN, 3(4), 2001, pp. 289-295
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
3
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
289 - 295
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(200104)3:4<289:LDONAH>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Although Hendra and Nipah viruses emerged to cause novel zoonotic infection s only recently, there now exists a strong but poorly documented diagnostic capability for both. This review gives an overview of the development of t he tests, the tests currently recommended, their shortcomings and the perce ived priorities for needed test improvements. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiqu es et medicales Elsevier SAS.