2009
Polymerase chain reaction and the diagnosis of viral gastrointestinal disease due to cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus and adenovirus
Landry ML, Ferguson D. Polymerase chain reaction and the diagnosis of viral gastrointestinal disease due to cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus and adenovirus. Journal Of Clinical Virology 2009, 45: 83-84. PMID: 19324590, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
False negative PCR despite high levels of JC virus DNA in spinal fluid: Implications for diagnostic testing
Landry ML, Eid T, Bannykh S, Major E. False negative PCR despite high levels of JC virus DNA in spinal fluid: Implications for diagnostic testing. Journal Of Clinical Virology 2008, 43: 247-249. PMID: 18701345, PMCID: PMC2683978, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathyPolymerase chain reactionHerpes simplex virus polymerase chain reactionSpinal fluidCSF polymerase chain reactionNegative polymerase chain reactionFatal neurologic illnessesJC virus DNAFalse-negative polymerase chain reactionHigher positive resultsMultifocal leukoencephalopathyBrain biopsyNeurologic illnessDNA polymerase chain reactionNeurologic diseaseBlinded studyPCR testingDiagnostic testingVirus DNAReference laboratoryYoung mothersChain reactionNegative resultsDifferent virusesPositive results
2006
Coronavirus HKU1 Infection in the United States
Esper F, Weibel C, Ferguson D, Landry ML, Kahn JS. Coronavirus HKU1 Infection in the United States. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2006, 12: 775-779. PMID: 16704837, PMCID: PMC3374449, DOI: 10.3201/eid1205.051316.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHCoV-HKU1Respiratory specimensLower respiratory tract infectionsLower respiratory tract diseaseHCoV-HKU1 infectionRespiratory tract infectionsRespiratory syncytial virusRespiratory tract diseaseReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionNew human coronavirusYears of ageTranscription-polymerase chain reactionTract infectionsSyncytial virusPositive childrenParainfluenza virusTract diseaseRespiratory tractHuman coronavirusesPositive specimensInfluenza virusInfectionChain reactionChildrenVirus
2005
Association between a Novel Human Coronavirus and Kawasaki Disease
Esper F, Shapiro ED, Weibel C, Ferguson D, Landry ML, Kahn JS. Association between a Novel Human Coronavirus and Kawasaki Disease. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2005, 191: 499-502. PMID: 15655771, PMCID: PMC7199489, DOI: 10.1086/428291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKawasaki diseaseNovel human coronavirusRespiratory secretionsHuman coronavirusesClassic Kawasaki diseaseNew Haven coronavirusCase-control studyReverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reactionSystemic vasculitisControl subjectsPolymerase chain reactionPossible associationDiseaseChain reactionInfectionCoronavirusSecretionAssociationVasculitisInfantsEtiologyEvidence of a Novel Human Coronavirus That Is Associated with Respiratory Tract Disease in Infants and Young Children
Esper F, Weibel C, Ferguson D, Landry ML, Kahn JS. Evidence of a Novel Human Coronavirus That Is Associated with Respiratory Tract Disease in Infants and Young Children. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2005, 191: 492-498. PMID: 15655770, PMCID: PMC7199485, DOI: 10.1086/428138.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory tract diseaseTract diseaseNovel human coronavirusHuman coronavirusesYoung childrenNew Haven coronavirusAbnormal breath soundsClinical featuresSymptomatic childrenPolymerase chain reactionRespiratory specimensRespiratory tractCommon findingBreath soundsAnimal CoVsHCoVsNew HavenDiseaseInfantsEtiological agentSubstantial proportionChain reactionChildrenSignificant proportionInfection
2004
A 1-Year Experience with Human Metapneumovirus in Children Aged <5 Years
Esper F, Martinello RA, Boucher D, Weibel C, Ferguson D, Landry ML, Kahn JS. A 1-Year Experience with Human Metapneumovirus in Children Aged <5 Years. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2004, 189: 1388-1396. PMID: 15073675, PMCID: PMC7109939, DOI: 10.1086/382482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman metapneumovirusPresence of hMPVStudy periodHMPV-positive childrenRespiratory syncytial virusParainfluenza virus 1Respiratory tract diseaseReverse transcription-polymerase chain reactionDirect fluorescent antibody testFluorescent antibody testSyncytial virusRespiratory specimensPolymerase chain reactionChildren AgedCommon findingInfluenza ARespiratory pathogensChest wallAntibody testVirus 1Chain reactionNegative resultsMetapneumovirusSignificant proportionChildren