Method for determining the presence of bacteria resistant to cell lysing antibiotics
US7648830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for determining the presence of a target bacteria based on its resistance to a cell lysing antibiotic. Said antibiotic is used to lyse cells of non-target bacteria in a sample and hence facilitate isolation of the target prior to detection by known means.
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