Article
Molecular method for the characterization of Coxiella burnetii from clinical and environmental samples: variability of genotypes in Spain.
BMC microbiology - 1 Jun 2012
Jado Isabel, Carranza-Rodríguez Cristina, Barandika Jesús Félix, Toledo Álvaro, García-Amil Cristina, Serrano Beatriz, Bolaños Margarita, Gil Horacio, Escudero Raquel, García-Pérez Ana L, Olmeda A Sonia, Astobiza Ianire, Lobo Bruno, Rodríguez-Vargas Manuela, Pérez-Arellano José Luis, López-Gatius Fernando, Pascual-Velasco Francisco, Cilla Gustavo, Rodríguez Noé F, Anda Pedro
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BACKGROUND: Coxiella burnetii is a highly clonal microorganism which is difficult to culture, requiring BSL3 conditions for its propagation. This leads to a scarce availability of isolates worldwide. On the other hand, published methods of characterization have delineated up to 8 different genomic groups and 36 genotypes. However, all these methodologies, with the exception of one that exhibited limited...
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