Journal article

Effect of time at elevated temperatures on wild poliovirus titers in stool specimens

The effect of transport temperature on the viability of poliovirus in stool specimens from paralyzed cases has not been tested. Quality assurance of programmatic indicators will be necessary in the final phase of polio eradication.

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2015

Journal

Virology

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Programme management

Diseases

  • Polio

Tags

  • Coverage monitoring