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A Systematic Approach for Discovering Novel, Clinically Relevant Bacteria
25 Jan 2012
Abstract excerpt
Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene (16S) is a reference method for bacterial identification. Its expanded use has led to increased recognition of novel bacterial species. In most clinical laboratories, novel species are infrequently encountered, and their pathogenic potential is often difficult to assess. We reviewed partial 16S sequences from >26,000 clinical isolates, analyzed during February 2006-June 2010, and...
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