In:
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology, Vol. 46, No. 9 ( 2008-09), p. 3139-3143
Abstract:
Environmental studies on the distribution of Francisella spp. are hampered by the frequency of Francisella -like endosymbionts that can produce a misleading positive result. A new, efficient molecular method for detection of Francisella tularensis and its discrimination from Francisella -like endosymbionts, as well as two variants associated with human disease (unusual F. tularensis strain FnSp1 and F. tularensis subsp. novicida -like strain 3523), is described. The method is highly specific and sensitive, detecting up to one plasmid copy or 10 genome equivalents.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0095-1137
,
1098-660X
DOI:
10.1128/JCM.00275-08
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Society for Microbiology
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1498353-9
SSG:
12
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