Diagnostic array for virus infection

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving virus or bacteriophage

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ABSTRACT:
The use of nucleic acid to diagnose disease is disclosed. The use of nucleic acid from at least one hair follicle to diagnose the presence of a human immunodeficiency virus infection is demonstrated.

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