Surveillance for reassortant virus by multiplex reverse transcription-PCR specific for eight genomic segments of avian influenza A H5N1 viruses

• Main Authors: Prasert Auewarakul, Kantima Sangsiriwut, Kridsda Chaichoune, Arunee Thitithanyanont, Witthawat Wiriyarat, Taweesak Songserm, Rasameepen Ponak-nguen, Jarunee Prasertsopon, Phisanu Pooruk, Pathom Sawanpanyalert, Parntep Ratanakorn, Pilaipan Puthavathana
• Other Authors: Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/24913
• Institution: Mahidol University

Avian influenza H5N1 virus is a global threat. An emergence of a reassortant virus with a pandemic potential is a major concern. Here we describe a multiplex reverse transcription-PCR assay that is specific for the eight genomic segments of the currently circulating H5N1 viruses to facilitate survei...