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Genotypic characteristics of two serotypes of Bartonella henselae.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jun 2002
La Scola Bernard, Liang Zhongxing, Zeaiter Zaher, Houpikian Pierre, Grimont Patrick A D, Raoult Didier
Abstract excerpt
The study of 16S rRNA gene sequences of all isolates of Bartonella henselae obtained in our laboratory and others from human patients or cats has revealed two genotypes according to the sequence of the 16S rRNA gene. Two isolates of these genotypes have previously been related to two different serotypes, and lack of cross-protection of the two serotypes has been demonstrated in cats. We investigated the grouping...
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