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hsp65 PCR-restriction analysis (PRA) with capillary electrophoresis for species identification and differentiation of Mycobacterium kansasii and Mycobacterium chelonae-Mycobacterium abscessus group.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Mar 2012
Sajduda Anna, Martin Anandi, Portaels Françoise, Palomino Juan Carlos
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to identify and differentiate Mycobacterium kansasii and Mycobacterium chelonae-Mycobacterium abscessus group strains isolated from clinical and environmental sources in different countries. METHODS: PCR-restriction analysis of the hsp65 gene (PRA) with automated capillary electrophoresis was applied to the isolates previously identified by conventional biochemical...
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