Multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay for selective detection of Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2003 Aug;56(4):151-5.

Abstract

A multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was developed for the identification of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Three sets of primers were designed for detecting O4, H:i, and H:1,2 antigen genes from the antigen-specific genes rfbJ, fliC, and fljB, respectively. These were evaluated in a multiplex PCR assay by using DNAs from S. enterica serovar Typhimurium, 15 other Salmonella serovars, and 8 non-Salmonella enteric pathogens. Multiplex PCR proved to be capable of identifying S. enterica serovar Typhimurium specifically and differentiating it from other Salmonella serovars in addition to non-Salmonella enteric pathogens. Thus, this multiplex PCR assay can be practically applied to the identification of S. enterica serovar Typhimurium.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Salmonella typhimurium / classification
  • Salmonella typhimurium / genetics
  • Salmonella typhimurium / isolation & purification*