Improved multiplex PCR strategy for rapid assignment of the four major Escherichia coli phylogenetic groups.
J Clin Microbiol
; 50(9): 3108-10, 2012 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-22785193
ABSTRACT
Using data from whole-genome projects, an updated multiplex PCR strategy was developed to assign Escherichia coli isolates rapidly to major phylogenetic groups. This assay accommodates sequence variations detected within target sequences, thereby increasing sensitivity and reliability. It was validated using 185 isolates of known sequence types and showed improved congruence with multilocus sequence typing data.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Técnicas Bacteriológicas
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Técnicas de Diagnóstico Molecular
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Escherichia coli
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Infecciones por Escherichia coli
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Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa Multiplex
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Microbiol
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido