DNA SEQUENCES FOR THE DETECTION OF AND DIFFERENTIATION AMONGST PATHOGENIC E.COLI STRAINS

摘要

Oligonucleotide sequences and methods for specifically detecting and differentiating amongst pathogenic E.coli in a complex sample. The complex sample can be a food sample, water sample, or selectively enriched food matrix. The methods of detection may utilize PCR amplification with, or without, an internal positive control, and appropriate primer pairs. Reagents for performing the methods can be supplied as a kit and/or in tablet form.