| Literature DB >> 22760048 |
Y L Wong1, C S Ong, Y F Ngeow.
Abstract
A variable-number tandem-repeat (VNTR) typing assay for the differentiation of Mycobacterium abscessus strains was developed. This assay showed complete reproducibility, locus stability, and a discriminatory power (Hunter-Gaston discriminatory index [HGDI] of 0.9563) that is superior to that of multilocus sequencing. It is a promising tool for the investigation of Mycobacterium abscessus epidemiology and nosocomial outbreaks.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22760048 PMCID: PMC3421802 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00753-12
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948