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Multilocus sequence typing and rtxA toxin gene sequencing analysis of Kingella kingae isolates demonstrates genetic diversity and international clones.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Basmaci Romain, Yagupsky Pablo, Ilharreborde Brice, Guyot Kathleen, Porat Nurith, Chomton Marilyn, Thiberge Jean-Michel, Mazda Keyvan, Bingen Edouard, Bonacorsi Stéphane, Bidet Philippe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Kingella kingae, a normal component of the upper respiratory flora, is being increasingly recognized as an important invasive pathogen in young children. Genetic diversity of this species has not been studied. METHODS: We analyzed 103 strains from different countries and clinical origins by a new multilocus sequence-typing (MLST) schema. Putative virulence gene rtxA, encoding an RTX toxin, was also...
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