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Genotyping of Leptospira interrogans strains from Argentina by Multiple-Locus Variable-number tandem repeat Analysis (MLVA).
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Mar 2011
Pavan María Elisa, Cairó Fabián, Pettinari María Julia, Samartino Luis, Brihuega Bibiana
Abstract excerpt
Leptospirosis outbreaks occur regularly in Argentina and other South American countries, but little is known about their epidemiological relationships. Application of new molecular tools, such as the Multiple-Locus Variable-number tandem repeat Analysis (MLVA) is limited by scant available data on regional strains. We have analyzed the genetic diversity of a collection of 31 strains of Leptospira interrogans...
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