The use of oligonucleotide or polynucleotide primers for use in the detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis

摘要

One or more oligonucleotides or polynucleotide probes or primers for use in the detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis consisting of SEQ ID NO:2. The probes or primers does not encode the polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1. Also disclosed is a diagnostic composition for detecting the presence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and a method of detecting Johne's disease comprising contacting a sample from the animal with a composition comprising a probe or primer disclosed above.