Browsing by Subject "RNA"
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Detection of Zika virus RNA in whole blood of imported Zika virus disease cases up to 2 months after symptom onset, Israel, December 2015 to April 2016
(2016-06)Zika virus RNA presence in serum, whole-blood and urine samples from six Israeli travellers symptomatic for Zika virus disease was examined. Whole-blood samples were positive for as late as 2 months (58 days) post-symptom ... -
Large-scale implementation of pooled RNA-extraction and RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 detection
(2020-05-07)Testing for active SARS-CoV-2 infection is a fundamental tool in the public health measures taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the overwhelming use of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR tests worldwide, availability of test ... -
Prolonged detection of Zika virus RNA in urine samples during the ongoing Zika virus epidemic in Brazil
(2016-06)Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that belongs to the genus Flavivirus. ZIKV may cause Zika virus disease (ZVD) in humans that is characterized by fever, headache, myalgia and rash. The first autochthonous ... -
Remdesivir and SARS-CoV-2: Structural requirements at both nsp12 RdRp and nsp14 Exonuclease active-sites
(2020-04-10)The rapid global emergence of SARS-CoV-2 has been the cause of significant health concern, highlighting the immediate need for antivirals. Viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRp) play essential roles in viral RNA ...