Simultaneous detection of infectious human echoviruses and adenoviruses by an in situ nuclease-resistant molecular beacon-based assay

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2012 Mar;78(5):1584-8. doi: 10.1128/AEM.05937-11. Epub 2011 Dec 22.

Abstract

A multiplex methodology using two nuclease-resistant molecular beacons that target specific genomic regions of adenovirus 2 and echovirus 17 during simultaneous infection in A549 cells is presented. Using fluorescence microscopy, visualization of enteroviral and adenoviral replication was possible within 3 h postinfection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adenovirus Infections, Human / diagnosis*
  • Adenovirus Infections, Human / virology
  • Adenoviruses, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Cell Line
  • Echovirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Echovirus Infections / virology
  • Enterovirus B, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence / methods*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Time Factors
  • Virology / methods*
  • Virus Replication