Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis

Department of Microbiology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China, China

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Advancements in Diagnostic Tools for Viral Infections: Traditional Methods to Next-generation Sequencing
  Author(s): Kristina Berggren*
  
  Advancements in diagnostic tools for viral infections have significantly improved our ability to detect and characterize viral pathogens, facilitating more accurate diagnosis and timely intervention. This review provides an overview of the transition from traditional methods to Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in the field of viral diagnostics. Traditional diagnostic techniques, such as viral culture, antigen detection assays, and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), have long been the cornerstone of viral infection diagnosis but are often limited by sensitivity, specificity, and the ability to detect novel or emerging pathogens. In contrast, NGS offers unparalleled capabilities for comprehensive viral genome analysis, enabling rapid identification of known viruses, discovery of novel pathogens, and characterization of viral diversity within populations... Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-0703.2024.13.452

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