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Evaluation of direct immunofluorescence, dot-blot enzyme immunoassay, and shell-vial culture for detection of respiratory syncytial virus in patients with bronchiolitis

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  1. Virology Unit, Clinical Microbiology Service, University Hospital Son Dureta, 07014, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    J. Reina, M. J. Ros, I. Blanco & M. Munar

  2. Pediatric Service, University Hospital Son Dureta, 07014, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    J. M. Del Valle

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Reina, J., Ros, M.J., Del Valle, J.M. et al. Evaluation of direct immunofluorescence, dot-blot enzyme immunoassay, and shell-vial culture for detection of respiratory syncytial virus in patients with bronchiolitis. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 14, 1018–1020 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01691389

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