Microarray detection of human parainfluenzavirus 4 infection associated with respiratory failure in an immunocompetent adult.
Clin Infect Dis
; 43(8): e71-6, 2006 Oct 15.
Article
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| ID: mdl-16983602
ABSTRACT
A pan-viral DNA microarray, the Virochip (University of California, San Francisco), was used to detect human parainfluenzavirus 4 (HPIV-4) infection in an immunocompetent adult presenting with a life-threatening acute respiratory illness. The virus was identified in an endotracheal aspirate specimen, and the microarray results were confirmed by specific polymerase chain reaction and serological analysis for HPIV-4. Conventional clinical laboratory testing using an extensive panel of microbiological tests failed to yield a diagnosis. This case suggests that the potential severity of disease caused by HPIV-4 in adults may be greater than previously appreciated and illustrates the clinical utility of a microarray for broad-based viral pathogen screening.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pneumonia Viral
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Infecções por Rubulavirus
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Análise de Sequência com Séries de Oligonucleotídeos
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Vírus da Parainfluenza 4 Humana
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos