Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

April 2007

Patent Number

7205112

Abstract

The invention provides polynucleotides and methods for detecting and quantifying RNA viruses, such as enteroviruses and noroviruses. In one aspect, the invention provides amplification primers and labeled molecular beacons for amplification of viral nucleic acid sequences. In another aspect, the invention provides a synthetic RNA internal control. In another aspect, the invention provides a kit for detecting the presence of enterovirus and/or norovirus in a sample.

Application Number

10/938,005

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

09/10/2004

Primary/U.S. Class

435/6

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