| abstract |
Disclosed is the genomic sequence for E. coli O55:H7 as well as compositions, methods, and kits for detecting, identifying and distinguishing E. coli O55:H7 from non-O55:H7 strains. In some embodiments, isolated nucleic acid compositions unique and/or specific to E. coli O55:H7 are described. Methods of detection and/or indentifying E. coli O55:H7 comprising detecting at least one nucleic acid sequences comprising or derived from SEQ ID NO:1-5, SEQ ID NO: 66, SEQ ID NO: 252, SEQ ID NO: 1113, and SEQ ID NO: 1461, are described. Primer and probe compositions and methods of use of primers and probes are also provided. Kits for identification of E. coli O55:H7 are also described. |