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Molecular and phenotypic features for identification of the opportunistic pathogens Ochrobactrum spp.
2 Sept 2005
Abstract excerpt
Among the six species characterized within the genus Ochrobactrum, Ochrobactrum anthropi and Ochrobactrum intermedium are currently reported as opportunistic pathogens in humans. Since the species identification is mainly based on 16S rDNA analysis, the aim of this study was to search for other characteristics useful for Ochrobactrum species discrimination. Ribotyping, morphological and biochemical analyses, and...
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