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MLVA genotyping of Chinese human Brucella melitensis biovar 1, 2 and 3 isolates.
BMC microbiology - 22 Nov 2011
Jiang Hai, Fan Mengguang, Chen Jingdiao, Mi Jingchuan, Yu Ruiping, Zhao Hongyan, Piao Dongri, Ke Changwen, Deng Xiaoling, Tian Guozhong, Cui Buyun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Since 1950, Brucella melitensis has been the predominant strain associated with human brucellosis in China. In this study we investigated the genotypic characteristics of B. melitensis isolates from China using a multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis (MLVA) and evaluated the utility of MLVA with regards to epidemiological trace-back investigation. RESULTS: A total of 105 B. melitensis...
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