M i c r o b i o l o g y
M i c r o b i o l o g y

@SA_Microbiology

4 Tweets Mar 08, 2023
Case study.
What do you think folks? 🤔
The correct answer is (A) Molecular technique and cell culture.
SARS virus was discovered in China in 2003. The virus belongs to the common cold group of coronaviruses, and is easily transmitted to health care workers having close contact with infected patients. It is the cause of a severe lower respiratory infection that can be fatal.
Laboratory confirmation may be done by PCR testing that is available commercially, cell culture, EIA, or IFA. Typically, PCR is used on two different specimen types or the same specimen type submitted at least 2 days apart. If both tests are positive, the infection is confirmed.

Loading suggestions...