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Are a lot of tests using pcr to find viruses and other germs now?

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Dr. Steven Saunders answered

PCR: Common molecular biochemical test to determine presence of viruses and certain bacterial disease such as lyme.

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Answered 11/24/2016

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Yes: A growing number of organisms are now being diagnosed with pcr, not just viruses. Examples of viruses include herpes, hiv, hepatitis viruses, CMV etc. Gonococci, MRSA are among the bacteria diagnosed with this technique.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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Are a lot of tests using pcr to find viruses and other germs now?

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