Abstract:
The present disclosure describes compositions, methods and kits for detection of one or multiple microorganism contaminants in samples. Some embodiments relate to detecting one or more microorganisms producing virulence factors such as shiga toxin stx1 and stx2 and eae. Some embodiments relate to detection of STEC microorganisms including an E. coli O26, an E. coli O45, an E. coli O103, an E. coli O111, an E. coli O121 or an E. coli O145. In some embodiments, compositions, methods and kits can detect and identify individual serotypes of shiga toxin producing microorganisms. Workflows for multiple microbe detection and identification are also described.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for detecting microbial contaminants, such as bacteria and fungi, in fluids such as drinking water, pharmaceutical solutions and tissue culture media are provided. More particularly, provided are filtration devices for capture and processing of microorganisms from fluids, and improved methods for recovery, lysis and detection of microorganisms based on a combination of physical disruption with small beads and lysis solutions.