Detection of animal viruses using nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA)
Lau, L.T.; Fung, Y.W.W.; Yu, A.C.H.
Developments in Biologicals 126: 7
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1424-6074
PMID: 17058476
Accession: 012776836
As seen in recent avian influenza outbreaks in Asia, prevention is the key to fighting infectious disease successfully. Efficient disease surveillance systems on the basis of molecular diagnostics will help monitor the emergence of viruses in the early stage and thus prompt containment measures can be in place to minimize disease spread.