Abstract
We used in situ hybridization for the detection of rhinovirus in maxillary sinus biopsy specimens obtained from 14 adult patients with acute sinusitis. In 7 specimens, rhinovirus RNA could be demonstrated in the maxillary sinus epithelium, thereby confirming the etiology of rhinovirus and the clinical suspicion of acute sinusitis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Epithelium / virology
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Female
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization
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Male
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Maxillary Sinus / virology
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Maxillary Sinusitis / virology*
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Picornaviridae Infections / virology
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RNA, Viral / genetics
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RNA, Viral / isolation & purification*
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Rhinovirus / genetics
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Rhinovirus / isolation & purification*