Abstract
The identification of Brucella can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process that places personnel at risk for laboratory-acquired infection. Here, we describe a real-time PCR assay for confirmation of presumptive Brucella isolates. The assay was designed in a multiplex format that will allow the rapid identification of Brucella spp., B. abortus, and B. melitensis in a single test.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Base Sequence
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Brucella / classification
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Brucella / genetics
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Brucella / isolation & purification*
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Brucella abortus / classification
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Brucella abortus / genetics
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Brucella abortus / isolation & purification*
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Brucella melitensis / classification
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Brucella melitensis / genetics
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Brucella melitensis / isolation & purification*
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Computer Systems
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DNA Primers
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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RNA, Bacterial / genetics
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
Substances
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DNA Primers
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RNA, Bacterial
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S