Method for detecting viable cells in a sample by using a virus

Details Method for detecting viable cells in a sample by using a virus Method for detecting viable cells in a sample by using a virus

2006-02-16

2011-12-06

Benzion, Gary (Department: 1637)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...

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ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting viable cells such as bacterial cells, within a sample, said method comprising (i) incubating said sample with a virus which is able to infect said cells under conditions which allow said virus to infect and replicate within any such cells which are viable; (ii) detecting any nucleic acid obtained by replication of the virus in said cell.

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