Simultaneous Genomic Detection of Multiple Enteric Bacterial and Viral Pathogens, Including SARS-CoV and RVFV
Abstract
A multiplexed screening system to detect pathogenicity islands (PI) of bacteria causing enteric disease and pathogenicity factors (PF) associated with the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) has been developed. Pathogenic bacteria contain DNA sequences (PI) that code for proteins enhancing the ability of the bacteria to cause disease in the host, while viruses possess genomic sequences (PF) that are associated with their pathogenicity. By quickly screening for multiple pathogenicity island and factor sequences, end-users will have the capability to detect the first signs of an enteric or viral bioattack without requiring screening for a particular organism.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA449520
Entities
People
- C. J. Peters
- Christy Weiss
- Kerry Oliver
- Lenny Carruthers
- Robert Chin
- Shelley Payne
- Shinji Makino
- Steve Kornguth
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin