Merkel Cell Polyomavirus in Cutaneous Swabs
oleh: Vincent Foulongne, Nicolas Kluger, Olivier Dereure, Grégoire Mercier, Jean-Pierre Molès, Bernard Guillot, Michel Segondy
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-04-01 |
Deskripsi
To assess the usefulness of using cutaneous swabs to detect Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA, we analyzed swabs from persons with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), others with skin diseases, and healthy volunteers. MCPyV was detected in at least 1 sample from virtually all participants. Viral loads were higher in samples from patients with MCC.