Davide Firinu

Rt-PCR detection of West Nile virus in rhino-pharyngeal swabs in patients with neuroinvasive WNV: a preliminary experience

Abstract West Nile virus (WNV) diagnosis relies on serology and/or RNA detection in serum or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). However, lumbar puncture may be contraindicated in some patients, and serological diagnosis can be limited by impaired antibody responses or persistent IgM posi...