Diagnostic value of reverse transcription-PCR of amniotic fluid for prenatal diagnosis of congenital rubella infection in pregnant women with confirmed primary rubella infection

The diagnostic value of RT-PCR of amniotic fluid (AF) for prenatal diagnosis of congenital rubella virus infection in 45 pregnant women with confirmed primary infection was assessed. Specificity of RT-PCR was 100% and sensitivity ranged between 83 and 95%.

Author(s): Mace M, Cointe D, Six C, Levy Bruhl D, Parent du Chatelet I, Ingrand P, Grangeot Keros L

Publishing year: 2004

Pages: 4818-20

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