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Short tandem repeat sequences in the Mycoplasma genitalium genome and their use in a multilocus genotyping system.
BMC microbiology - 29 Jul 2008
Ma Liang, Taylor Stephanie, Jensen Jørgen S, Myers Leann, Lillis Rebecca, Martin David H
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BACKGROUND: Several methods have been reported for strain typing of Mycoplasma genitalium. The value of these methods has never been comparatively assessed. The aims of this study were: 1) to identify new potential genetic markers based on an analysis of short tandem repeat (STR) sequences in the published M. genitalium genome sequence; 2) to apply previously and newly identified markers to a panel of clinical...
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