Methods for detection and identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
US7449289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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