abstract |
The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of human rhinovirus (HRV) in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved 5' untranslated region of the HRV genome. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes and kits, for use in the methods of the invention. |