title: [Optimal detection of herpes simplex virus in clinical specimens preserved in transport media].
abstract: The sensitivity of the methods used for HSV detection depends upon the stage and the transport of the collected lesions. High detection rates are achieved with early vesicular lesions rather with ulcers and scabs . Since HSV is heat-labile and to avoid loss of infectivity, specimens should be collected in transport medium and inoculated as soon as possible on the cell cultures.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meguenni
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bandoui
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lahlou
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: el Kolli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bouguermouh
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003470:Culture Media; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014709:Vero Cells / Q000382:microbiology; D014776:Virus Cultivation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media
vernacular_title: Détection optimale du virus herpes simplex dans les échantillons cliniques conserves en milieu de transport.