Quantitative real-time PCR for differential diagnostics of parvovirus B19 infection in acute liver failure patients.
Expert Rev Mol Diagn
; 19(3): 259-266, 2019 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Human Parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a common pathogen worldwide. After primary infection, B19V-DNA may permanently persist in non-erythroid tissues, including the liver of patients with acute liver failure (ALF).OBJECTIVE:
To validate a real-time PCR (qPCR) for the quantification of B19V-DNA, in order to establish a differential diagnosis for B19V infection in ALF patients.METHODS:
The qPCR techniques were based on Sybr Green® and TaqMan® methodologies. To evaluate the quality parameters of both methods, samples from patients with or without B19V infection were tested. The diagnostic utility of qPCR in the detection B19V-DNA in patients with ALF was evaluated by testing archived serum and hepatic tissue explants from 10 patients.RESULTS:
The Sybr Green® methodology showed 97% efficiency, the limits of detection and quantification were 62.6 and 53,200 copies/mL, respectively. The TaqMan® methodology showed 95% efficiency, the limits of detection and quantification were 4.48 and 310 copies/mL, respectively. A false positive result was found only with the Sybr Green® methodology. Among ALF patients without defined etiology, three (30%) were positive for B19V DNA in serum and liver.CONCLUSION:
The qPCR methods validated here were effective in clarifying uncommon cases of B19V-related ALF and are fit for differential diagnosis of ALF causes.Mots clés
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Parvovirus humain B19
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Érythème infectieux
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Défaillance hépatique aigüe
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Techniques de diagnostic moléculaire
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Réaction de polymérisation en chaine en temps réel
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Expert Rev Mol Diagn
Sujet du journal:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Année:
2019
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil