Evaluation of Laboratory Methods for Diagnosis of Varicella
Clinical Infectious Diseases2010Vol. 51(1), pp. 23–32
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Jessica Leung, Rafael Harpaz, Andrew L. Baughman, Karl Heath, Vladimir N. Loparev, Marietta Vázquez, Barbara Watson, D. Scott Schmid
Abstract
PCR testing of skin lesion specimens remains convenient and accurate for diagnosing varicella disease in vaccinated and unvaccinated persons. PCR of oral specimens can sometimes aid in diagnosis of varicella disease, even after rash resolves.
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