Sequences for detection and identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
US7838221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are novel SCCmec right extremity junction (MREJ) sequences for the detection and/or identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Disclosed are methods and compositions based on DNA sequences for the specific detection of MREJ sequences designated types xi, xii, xiii, xiv, xv, xvi, xvii, xviii, xix, and xx for diagnostic purposes and/or epidemiological typing.
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