Methods for rapid identification of pathogens in humans and animals
US8071309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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