Singleplex real-time PCR and duplex PCR platform for the rapid detection of hypervirulent .

Hypervirulent (HvKP) is a notorious zoonotic pathogen that poses a significant threat to public health, as it can cause severe infections with high morbidity and mortality among young and healthy individuals. Commonly, a positive string test is primarily used to identify HvKP strains, but which is laborious and time-consuming. A rapid assay to identify HvKP is needed for public health personnel to track the spread of these strains and provide timely efforts for their control.