Rhinovirus RNA in the maxillary sinus epithelium of adult patients with acute sinusitis.

Pitkäranta, A; Starck, M; Savolainen, S; Pöyry, T; Suomalainen, I; Hyypiä, T; Carpen, O; Vaheri, A · Clin Infect Dis · 2001

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Abstract

We used in situ hybridization for the detection of rhinovirus in maxillary sinus biopsy specimens obtained from 14 adult patients with acute sinusitis. In 7 specimens, rhinovirus RNA could be demonstrated in the maxillary sinus epithelium, thereby confirming the etiology of rhinovirus and the clinical suspicion of acute sinusitis.

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