Merkel Cell Polyomavirus in Cutaneous Swabs
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 w...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2010
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321950/ |