Method for detecting gram-positive bacteria

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C536S023100, C536S023700, C536S024300, C536S025320, C435S004000, C435S006120, C435S040500, C435S091200, C435S287200

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07579454

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method for detecting and/or identifying Gram-positive bacteria with high GC content, in particular mycobacteria. The method comprises a nucleic acid amplification reaction and a subsequent hybridization reaction with suitable primers and probes. The invention furthermore relates to oligonucleotides, compositions, solid phases and kits which may be used for carrying out the method of the invention.

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