CMV is a member of the human herpes virus-5, HHV-5 group and can be transmitted via breast milk, during organ transplantation, sexual activity or blood transfusions. It is estimated that 40-100% of people may be infected with this virus (1,2,4). CMV infections are common causes of morbidity and mortality especially in immune compromised individuals (1-3). […]
This antibody is a mixture of two monoclonal antibodies that react with immediate early and early protein antigens in tissues infected with cytomegalovirus. This antibody does not react with herpes virus or human papilloma virus.
This antibody reacts with Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1. Herpes Simplex Virus antibody reacts with major viral envelope glycoproteins and with core proteins. Infected biopsy tissues include esophagus, lung, liver, cervix and perianal region, as well as cytology specimens. HSV can also infect both the peripheral and central nervous system. Viral antigens may be detected […]
