Methods for rapid identification of pathogens in humans and animals
US7718354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/701
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of: identifying pathogens in biological samples from humans and animals, resolving a plurality of etiologic agents present in samples obtained from humans and animals, determining detailed genetic information about such pathogens or etiologic agents, and rapid detection and identification of bioagents from environmental, clinical or other samples.
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