Species-specific, genus-specific and universal DNA probes and amplification primers to rapidly detect and identify common bacterial and fungal pathogens and associated antibiotic resistance genes from clinical specimens for diagnosis in microbiology laboratories

US8067207B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GeneOhm Sciences Canada, Inc. · CA

Inventors

• Michel G. Bergeron · Quebec City, CA
• Francois Picard · Keyano, CA
• Marc Ouellette · Quebec City, CA
• Paul H. Roy · Magnolia Trace, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2006
• Grant date: Nov 29, 2011
• Expiry date: Sep 10, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12Q2600/16
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and compositions for species-specific detection of bacterial and fungal nucleic acids and nucleic acids of antibiotic resistance genes.