Performance of a new direct immunofluorescence test for detection of human metapneumovirus in the routine diagnostic laboratory

C. Koidl, M. Bozic, E. F. R. Kornberger, L. Card, H. H. Kessler, E. Marth (Graz, Austria; Ely, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Immunological function in viral and nonviral pathogens
Session: Immunological function in viral and nonviral pathogens
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4271
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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