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Usefulness of restriction fragment length polymorphism and spoligotyping for epidemiological studies of Mycobacterium bovis in Madagascar: description of new genotypes.
Veterinary microbiology - 16 Apr 2006
Rasolofo Razanamparany Voahangy, Quirin René, Rapaoliarijaona Andriampenomaka, Rakotoaritahina Hugues, Vololonirina Elie Jeanne, Rasolonavalona Tiana, Ferdinand Séverine, Sola Christophe, Rastogi Nalin, Ramarokoto Herimanana, Chanteau Suzanne
Abstract excerpt
Tuberculosis is highly prevalent in cattle in Madagascar. An epidemiological study based on genotyping of Mycobacterium bovis and its transmission to humans was carried out. The restriction fragment length polymorphism (IS6110 and DR markers) and spoligotyping were used to assess the genetic diversity of strains from different regions of Madagascar. One of these strains was isolated from goat, the other strains...
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