Creating E.coli Library of Diagnostic Gene for Influenza B Virus Using Molecular Cloning Technique

Abstract

Influenza viruses cause seasonal epidemics associated with high morbidity, especially in immunocompromised and extreme age group individuals. Many strategies for combating these viruses are in practice; however, developing and maintaining sensitive and specific diagnostic method is essential to the success of strategies used. The purpose of this project is to clone a diagnostic gene for Influenza B virus and create e.coli colony type that we can propagate as needed for future test validations at the State Virology Laboratory in Fairbanks, AK.