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2024 |
detecting RSV and ADV is rapid, sensitive, and specific. |
Gao Hongdan,Du Yao,Chai Qiang,Huang Meng,Liu Xiaorong,Xing Zhihao,Ma Dongli |
Journal Of International Medical Research |
38230675 |
10.1177/03000605231223083 |
detecting RSV and ADV is rapid, sensitive, and specific.
Author(s):
Gao Hongdan,Du Yao,Chai Qiang,Huang Meng,Liu Xiaorong,Xing Zhihao,Ma Dongli
Journal:
Journal Of International Medical Research
Year:
2024
Abstract:
Objective:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and respiratory adenovirus (ADV) are two common pathogens that cause acute respiratory tract infections in children. We aimed to develop a rapid method for detecting both pathogens simultaneously.
Methods:
The recombinase polymerase isothermal amplification (RPA) method was combined with the CRISPR/Cas detection system. The assay's specificity and sensitivity were explored by designing RPA primers and CRISPR RNAs (crRNAs) through multi-sequence comparisons, optimizing the reaction conditions, and using a fluorescent reading device. The consistency of the test results of 160 clinical pharyngeal swab samples was studied using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) results as a comparative control.
Results:
RSV and ADV could be detected at levels as low as 104 copies/mL and 103 copies/mL, respectively, within 50 minutes with no cross-reactivity with other similar pathogens. For the clinical samples, compared with the qPCR method, the sensitivities for RSV and ADV were 98.1% and 91.4%, respectively, and the detection specificities were both 100%. The Kappa values were greater than 0.95, suggesting a high degree of consistency.
Conclusion:
This method for detecting RSV and ADV is rapid, sensitive, and specific. It can accurately detect mixed infections in a timely manner, making it suitable for use in areas with scarce healthcare resources.
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