Mark J. Espy
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View article: Use of next-generation sequencing to detect mutations associated with antiviral drug resistance in cytomegalovirus
Use of next-generation sequencing to detect mutations associated with antiviral drug resistance in cytomegalovirus Open
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised hosts, including transplant recipients. Antiviral prophylaxis or treatment is used to reduce the incidence of CMV disease in this patient popul…
View article: Evaluation of Saline, Phosphate-Buffered Saline, and Minimum Essential Medium as Potential Alternatives to Viral Transport Media for SARS-CoV-2 Testing
Evaluation of Saline, Phosphate-Buffered Saline, and Minimum Essential Medium as Potential Alternatives to Viral Transport Media for SARS-CoV-2 Testing Open
S evere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 , has caused a global pandemic since being discovered in late 2019.In response, clinical microbiology and public health laborato…
View article: Assessment of Test Performance and Potential for Environmental Contamination Associated with a Point-of-Care Molecular Assay for Group A <i>Streptococcus</i> in an End User Setting
Assessment of Test Performance and Potential for Environmental Contamination Associated with a Point-of-Care Molecular Assay for Group A <i>Streptococcus</i> in an End User Setting Open
Although U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved and CLIA-waived point-of-care (POC) molecular systems are being implemented in routine clinical practice, instrument reliability, test performance in the hands of end users, and the poten…