Publications by authors named "Birgit Hilfrich"
J Med Microbiol
June 2010
Article Synopsis
- The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus caused significant illness and hospitalization despite mild initial appearances, highlighting the need for quick detection methods to control outbreaks.
- The study compared the effectiveness of three diagnostic methods (Quidel QuickVue POC test, DFA staining, and virus isolation) to the standard RT-PCR in detecting A/H1N1/2009 in 526 respiratory specimens.
- While all methods were specific, sensitivity varied: POC tests were least effective, detecting A/H1N1/2009 only at high concentrations, with DFA staining performing better but still requiring RT-PCR to confirm negative results.
