Detection and discrimination of influenza B Victoria lineage deletion variant viruses by real-time RT-PCR

ConclusionCoupling this assay with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel Influenza B Lineage Genotyping Kit results in rapid detection and characterisation of circulating influenza B viruses. Detailed surveillance information on these distinct influenza B variant viruses will provide insight into their prevalence and geographical distribution and could aid in vaccine recommendations.

Source: Eurosurveillance - October 15, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bo Shu, Marie K Kirby, Christine Warnes, Wendy M Sessions, William G Davis, Ji Liu, Malania M Wilson, Stephen Lindstrom, David E Wentworth and John R Barnes Source Type: research