PCR M typing: a new method for rapid typing of group A streptococci

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作者
Vitali, LA [1 ]
Zampaloni, C [1 ]
Prenna, M [1 ]
Ripa, S [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Camerino, Dept Mol Cellular Anim Biol, Chair Microbiol, I-62032 Camerino, Italy
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10.1128/JCM.40.2.679-681.2002
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
A new approach for the M-typing of Streptococcus pyogenes is reported. Oligonucleotide primers were used in a PCR to amplify the N-terminal region of the emm gene. The presence of the PCR amplification product is associated with the corresponding M serotype. This technique offers potential advantages over other molecular typing methods.
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