Abstract
Polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical analyses of formalin-fixed temporal arteries from 10 pathologically verified cases of giant cell arteritis did not reveal varicella zoster virus antigen or DNA.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antigens, Viral / analysis
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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Female
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Giant Cell Arteritis / virology*
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / genetics
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / immunology
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Immunohistochemistry
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
Substances
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Antigens, Viral
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DNA, Viral