Utility of a multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction for combined detection and serotyping of dengue virus in paediatric patients hospitalised with severe dengue: A report from Chennai

Conclusions: Compared to NS1, multiplex real-time PCR is a rapid and accurate diagnostic test for children hospitalised with SD. DEN-2 was the predominant serotype in severe cases. Continued surveillance of serotypes should be carried out year-round in endemic areas.

https://www.ijmm.org/text.asp?2020/38/3/288/299819

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - November 4, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: S Balasubramanian Sara Chandy Robinson Peter Gothai S Nachiyar Amullya Sudhakar A Sumanth Anand Manoharan Source Type: research