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Methods for detection and identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

US7449289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2002
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/16
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention describes novel SCCmec right extremity junction sequences for the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus (MRSA). It relates to the use of these DNA sequences for diagnostic purposes.

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