A triplex quantitative real-time PCR assay for differential detection of human adenovirus serotypes 2 3 and 7

摘要

BackgroundHuman adenovirus (HAdV) serotypes 2, 3 and 7 are more prevalent than other serotypes and have been associated with severe pneumonia in pediatric children. Molecular typing of HAdV is not routinely performed in clinical diagnostic laboratories as it is time-consuming and labor-intensive.