A Diagnostic Kit for Assessing Exposure or Infection by the Koala Family of Retroviruses
A family of infectious koala retroviruses are correlated with the development of malignant neoplasias, including lymphomas and leukemias. Infectious koala retroviruses have been shown to infect human cells in culture, though the health implications in humans have not yet been fully determined.
- A diagnostic kit for assessing exposure or infection by the koala family of retroviruses
- May be useful in monitoring effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment