Molecular signature and assay for fluoroquinoline resistance in bacillus anthracis

A pair of oligonucleotide primers selected from the group of oligonucleotide pairs consisting of:

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• wherein the pair of oligonucleotide primers is capable of binding selectively to DNA indicating fluoroquinoline resistance in Bacillus anthracis.

An oligonucleotide primer selected from the group consisting of:

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