Publications by authors named "Riccardo Chirichiello"
Article Synopsis
- Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) is a highly sensitive method for measuring nucleic acids, increasingly utilized in clinical virology for quantifying hepatitis B virus (HBV) levels.
- A newly developed ddPCR assay demonstrated remarkable precision, detecting as low as 4 copies/ml of HBV-DNA, with strong linearity and consistent reproducibility across tests.
- The assay effectively identified serum HBV-DNA in a high percentage of chronically infected patients and those with occult HBV infection, suggesting it could enhance diagnosis and treatment strategies, especially with new therapeutic options on the horizon.
