Methods for detecting and differentiating mycobacterium genus and mycobacterium avium complex in a sample or culture
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting Mycobacterium genus (Mycobacterium sp.) bacteria (e.g., M. tuberculosis) and M. avium complex (MAC; M. avium, M. scrofulaceum and M. intracellulaire) in a clinical sample or culture. The present invention also relates to differe...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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21.05.2009
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Summary: | The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting Mycobacterium genus (Mycobacterium sp.) bacteria (e.g., M. tuberculosis) and M. avium complex (MAC; M. avium, M. scrofulaceum and M. intracellulaire) in a clinical sample or culture. The present invention also relates to differentiating cultures or samples comprising (Mycobacterium sp.) bacteria (e.g., M. tuberculosis) from cultures or samples comprising M. avium complex (MAC; M. avium, M. scrofulaceum and M. intracellulaire). |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US20070975306 |