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http://dx.doi.org/10.22424/jdsb.2021.39.2.51

Status and Prospects of PCR Detection Methods for Diagnosing Pathogenic Escherichia coli : A Review  

Yim, Jin-Hyeok (Center for One Health and College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Seo, Kun-Ho (Center for One Health and College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Chon, Jung-Whan (Center for One Health and College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Jeong, Dongkwan (Department of Food & Nutrition, Kosin University)
Song, Kwang-Young (Center for One Health and College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology / v.39, no.2, 2021 , pp. 51-62 More about this Journal
Abstract
Escherichia coli are the predominant facultative bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract of animals and humans. Some strains of E. coli that acquire virulence factors and cause foodborne and waterborne diseases in humans are called pathogenic E. coli and can be divided into five pathotypes according to the virulence mechanism: EAEC, EHEC, EIEC, EPEC, and ETEC. Although selective media have been developed to detect E. coli, distinguishing pathogenic strains from non-pathogenic ones is difficult because of their similar biochemical properties. Therefore, it is very important to find a new and effective diagnostic method to identify pathogenic E. coli. With recent advances in molecular biology and whole genome sequencing, the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is increasing rapidly. In this review paper, we provide an overview of pathogenic E. coli and present a review on PCR detection methods that can be used to diagnose pathogenic E. coli. In addition, the possibility of real-time PCR incorporating IAC is introduced. Consequently, this review paper will contribute to solving the current challenges related to the detection of pathogenic E. coli.
Keywords
pathogenic Escherichia coli; polymerase chain reaction (PCR); real-time PCR; internal amplification control (IAC); virulence genes;
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