Publication Date
4-20-2020
Document Type
Poster
Department
Science
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Brosnahan, Dr. Mach
Abstract
The focus of this study was to analyze the presence of toxin genes from Staphylococcus aureus, such as alpha toxin and toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1). The bacteria’s genomic DNA was amplified via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and visualized through DNA gel electrophoresis. Clinical isolates that were known to be positive for the specific toxin genes were used as positive controls.