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AC/PEG and electronegative membrane adsorption (EM) most strongly improved RT-qPCR detection of H4N6 AIV RNA in 40-mL tap and brackish water under simulated field conditions.
- Why it matters: Low-volume swab sampling from feed-baited water bins limited AIV RNA detection and characterization, motivating better concentration and storage workflows for surveillance.
- What they did: Five processing methods—swab, polyethylene glycol precipitation, activated carbon capture, AC/PEG, and EM—were tested on 40-mL tap and brackish water spiked with H4N6, then storage effects were assessed by temperature and duration.
- The result: Viral RNA signal was generally higher in tap than brackish water, and wheat presence reduced signal, especially for swabs; AC/PEG and EM enabled stronger recovery, while minus 20°C preserved detection for up to four weeks.
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