Multiplex PCR for Identification of B. anthracis and Detection of Plasmid Presence

The present invention includes embodiments of methods and compositions related to detection or verification of the presence or absence of Bacillus anthracis in a sample. The method embodiments include assays for the presence or absence of the pXO1 and/or pXO2 plasmids, in addition to a species-speci...

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Hauptverfasser: KISS KATALIN, MCKEE MARIAN LITTLE, RIOJAS MARCO A
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention includes embodiments of methods and compositions related to detection or verification of the presence or absence of Bacillus anthracis in a sample. The method embodiments include assays for the presence or absence of the pXO1 and/or pXO2 plasmids, in addition to a species-specific (such as chromosomal) marker and preferably a positive internal control.