CPC C12Q 1/6883 (2013.01) [C12Q 2600/158 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A method of detecting and/or quantifying expression of Human Endogenous RetroViruses/Mammalian apparent LTR-Retrotransposons (HERV/MaLR) sequences comprising:
obtaining a blood sample collected from an individual with sepsis; and
assaying the blood sample to detect and/or quantify expression of a combination of at least two HERV/MaLR sequences,
wherein the combination includes HERV/MaLR sequences having at least 99% identity with each of SEQ ID NOS: 1, 3, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 28.
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