Merkel Cell Polyomavirus DNA Detection in Respiratory Samples: Study of a Cohort of Patients Affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

Carla PreziosoFederica Maria Di LellaDonatella Maria RodioCamilla BitossiMaria TrancassiniAnnamaria MeleCorrado de VitoGuido AntonelliValeria Pietropaolo

Published in: Viruses (2019)

Detection of MCPyV in CF patient specimens pointed out a possible interaction between the virus and CF. Further studies are necessary to fully understand the involvement of MCPyV in the pathogenesis of respiratory disorders.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
end stage renal disease
pseudomonas aeruginosa
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
lung function
loop mediated isothermal amplification
single cell
real time pcr
prognostic factors
cell free
patient reported outcomes
single molecule
patient reported
case control