Article
Multi-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis for outbreak studies of Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis
1 Jan 2008
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype Enteritidis is known as an important and pathogenic clonal group which continues to cause worldwide sporadic cases and outbreaks in humans. Here a new multiple-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) method is reported for highly-discriminative subtyping of Salmonella Enteritidis. Emphasis was given on the most predominant phage types PT4 and...
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