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Escherichia coli H-Genotyping PCR: a Complete and Practical Platform for Molecular H Typing.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jun 2018
Banjo Masaya, Iguchi Atsushi, Seto Kazuko, Kikuchi Taisei, Harada Tetsuya, Scheutz Flemming, Iyoda Sunao
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In Escherichia coli, more than 180 O groups and 53 H types have been recognized. The O:H serotyping of E. coli strains is an effective method for identifying strains with pathogenic potential and classifying them into clonal groups. In particular, the serotyping of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) strains provides valuable information to evaluate the routes, sources, and prevalence of agents in outbreak...
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