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Population diversity of Staphylococcus intermedius isolates from various host species: typing by 16S-23S intergenic ribosomal DNA spacer polymorphism analysis.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jun 2002
Bes Michèle, Saidi Slim Leila, Becharnia Fatma, Meugnier Hélène, Vandenesch François, Etienne Jerome, Freney Jean
Abstract excerpt
Twelve 16S-23S ribosomal DNA intergenic spacer (ITS-PCR) types were identified among 57 Staphylococcus intermedius isolates from humans and other animals. Six ITS-PCR types were host specific, and most human and canine strains belonged to the same types (A and J). Pigeon, horse, and mink strains appeared more heterogeneous.
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