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Rapid Diagnosis of Avian Influenza Virus in Wild Birds: Use of a Portable rRT-PCR and Freeze-dried Reagents in the Field
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Immunology and Infection
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JoVE Journal Immunology and Infection
Rapid Diagnosis of Avian Influenza Virus in Wild Birds: Use of a Portable rRT-PCR and Freeze-dried Reagents in the Field
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08:46 min

August 02, 2011

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:37Shorebird Capture using Mist Nets
  • 03:35Oropharyngeal Swab Sampling
  • 04:34Sample Preparation
  • 06:23Operating the Ruggedized Advanced Pathogen Identification Device (R.A.P.I.D.)
  • 07:46Representative RAPID Analysis Results
  • 08:22Conclusion

Summary

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This study describes diagnosis of avian influenza in wild birds using a portable rRT-PCR system. The method takes advantage of freeze-dried reagents to screen wild birds in a non-laboratory setting, typical of an outbreak scenario. Use of molecular tools provides accurate and sensitive alternatives for rapid diagnosis.

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