In:
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology, Vol. 45, No. 10 ( 2007-10), p. 3390-3392
Abstract:
Legionellosis can be diagnosed by PCR using sputum samples. In this report, the methods of nine laboratories for 12 sputum samples with Legionella pneumophila and Legionella longbeachae are compared. We conclude that (i) liquefaction prevents PCR inhibition, (ii) the employed mip gene PCRs detected L. pneumophila only, and (iii) the 16S rRNA gene PCR detected both Legionella species and is preferred for the diagnosis of legionellosis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0095-1137
,
1098-660X
DOI:
10.1128/JCM.00505-07
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Society for Microbiology
Publication Date:
2007
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1498353-9
SSG:
12
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