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The polymerase chain reaction: amplifying our options.

J B Peter1

  • 1Specialty Laboratories, Inc., Santa Monica, California 90404-3900.

Reviews of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) significantly aids infectious agent detection, but its application varies by disease diagnostic sophistication. This technique offers potential for understanding disease natural history and molecularly characterizing illnesses.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has revolutionized the detection of infectious agents.
  • Its impact on infectious disease diagnosis is not uniform, varying with the diagnostic sophistication for specific diseases.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing diagnostic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the application of PCR in four distinct contexts within infectious disease.
  • To discuss PCR's potential in elucidating the natural history of infectious diseases.
  • To explore PCR as a tool for the molecular characterization of acute and chronic illnesses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of PCR applications across four different infectious disease diagnostic scenarios.
  • Analysis of the contextual factors influencing PCR implementation.
  • Discussion of the utility of PCR in epidemiological and etiological investigations.

Main Results:

  • PCR adoption and impact are context-dependent, influenced by existing diagnostic capabilities.
  • The technique shows promise for advancing the understanding of disease progression and pathogenesis.
  • Specific examples illustrate PCR's role in diagnosing and characterizing various infections.

Conclusions:

  • PCR is a versatile tool with significant potential in infectious disease research and diagnostics.
  • Tailored application of PCR can enhance our understanding of disease natural history and molecular basis.
  • Further exploration of PCR's capabilities can lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

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