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Detection of varicella-zoster virus

US6849407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2001
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6818
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods to detect VZV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of VZV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting VZV are further provided by the invention.

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