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Rapid serological technique for typing herpes simplex viruses

P H Cleveland, D D Richman, M N Oxman

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    A new rapid immunoassay accurately identifies herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 in under two hours. This method uses labeled protein A and filter disks for precise viral typing from clinical samples.

    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Immunology
    • Diagnostic Microbiology

    Background:

    • Herpes simplex virus (HSV) typing is crucial for clinical management.
    • Existing typing methods can be time-consuming.
    • Rapid and accurate differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 is needed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a rapid assay for distinguishing HSV type 1 from HSV type 2.
    • To assess the applicability of the assay for clinical isolates.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized filter paper disks to immobilize viral antigens.
    • Employed an iodine-125 labeled staphylococcal protein A immunoassay.
    • Performed the assay in a 96-well filtration device for simultaneous analysis.

    Main Results:

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    • Correctly and unequivocally typed 69 coded clinical HSV isolates.
    • Achieved accurate differentiation of HSV types 1 and 2 in less than 2 hours.
    • Successfully distinguished HSV from varicella-zoster virus and cytomegalovirus.

    Conclusions:

    • The (125)I-labeled staphylococcal protein A immunofiltration technique provides rapid and accurate HSV typing.
    • The assay requires minimal reagents and can be automated.
    • This method shows potential for rapid identification of other herpesviruses and clinical isolates.