Dear Editor:Quantitative real-time PCR has revolutionized molecular diagnostics with its ease of use,increased sensitivity and specificity and low turnaround time.PCR/quantitative PCR(qPCR)-based assays offer a dis...Dear Editor:Quantitative real-time PCR has revolutionized molecular diagnostics with its ease of use,increased sensitivity and specificity and low turnaround time.PCR/quantitative PCR(qPCR)-based assays offer a distinct advantage over other serological/conventional diagnostic approaches.The ability to diagnose infectious diseases has benefited from the availability of US FDA approved and Conformite Europeenne(CE)-marked qPCR-based in-vitro diagnostic kits from international companies.The high-quality kits are calibrated with the World Health Organization(WHO)reference standards and the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control(NIBSC)standards.展开更多
<p> <strong>Short Retraction Notice</strong> </p> <p> The paper does not meet the standards of "Open Journal of Internal Medicine". </p> <p> The article ...<p> <strong>Short Retraction Notice</strong> </p> <p> The paper does not meet the standards of "Open Journal of Internal Medicine". </p> <p> The article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The substantial portions of the text came from Prof. Philip O. Olatunji, "We came to this painful conclusion as a result of parochialism, distortion of facts, deliberate ignorance, falsehood and slander contained in the said article". The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter and we treat all unethical behavior seriously. </p> <p> This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. </p> <p> Editor guiding this retraction: Professor Luigi Iuliano (EB, OJIM) </p> <p> Please see the article page for more details. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED". </p>展开更多
文摘Dear Editor:Quantitative real-time PCR has revolutionized molecular diagnostics with its ease of use,increased sensitivity and specificity and low turnaround time.PCR/quantitative PCR(qPCR)-based assays offer a distinct advantage over other serological/conventional diagnostic approaches.The ability to diagnose infectious diseases has benefited from the availability of US FDA approved and Conformite Europeenne(CE)-marked qPCR-based in-vitro diagnostic kits from international companies.The high-quality kits are calibrated with the World Health Organization(WHO)reference standards and the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control(NIBSC)standards.
文摘<p> <strong>Short Retraction Notice</strong> </p> <p> The paper does not meet the standards of "Open Journal of Internal Medicine". </p> <p> The article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The substantial portions of the text came from Prof. Philip O. Olatunji, "We came to this painful conclusion as a result of parochialism, distortion of facts, deliberate ignorance, falsehood and slander contained in the said article". The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter and we treat all unethical behavior seriously. </p> <p> This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. </p> <p> Editor guiding this retraction: Professor Luigi Iuliano (EB, OJIM) </p> <p> Please see the article page for more details. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED". </p>