Proof-of-concept study for successful inter-laboratory comparison of MLVA results [PDF]
Eurosurveillance, 2013 Multiple-locus variable-number of tandem repeats analysis (MLVA) is widely used for typing of pathogens. Methods such as MLVA based on determining DNA fragment size by the use of capillary electrophoresis have an inherent problem as a considerable offset between measured and real (sequenced) lengths is commonly observed.
J T Larsson +3 more
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Molecular Investigation of Tularemia Outbreaks, Spain, 1997–2008 [PDF]
, 2014 Tularemia outbreaks occurred in northwestern Spain in 1997–1998 and 2007–2008 and affected >1,000 persons. We assessed isolates involved in these outbreaks by using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis with 2 restriction enzymes and multilocus variable ...
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Species identification and molecular typing of human Brucella isolates from Kuwait.
PLoS ONE, 2017 Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of major concern in Kuwait and the Middle East. Human brucellosis can be caused by several Brucella species with varying degree of pathogenesis, and relapses are common after apparently successful therapy.
Abu S Mustafa +4 more
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Epidemiology of Brucellosis and Genetic Diversity of Brucella abortus in Kazakhstan. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Brucellosis is a major zoonotic infection in Kazakhstan. However, there is limited data on its incidence in humans and animals, and the genetic diversity of prevalent strains is virtually unstudied.
Elena Shevtsova +12 more
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Development of Multi-Locus Variable Number Tandem Repeat Analysis for Outbreak Detection of Neisseria meningitidis [PDF]
, 2006 Neisseria meningitidis is a major cause of septicemia and meningitis worldwide. Traditional typing methods like pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) for identifying outbreaks are subjective and time consuming.
Price, Alicia Anne
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Development and evaluation of a multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeats analysis assay for subtyping Salmonella Typhi strains from sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose: Molecular epidemiological investigations of the highly clonal Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) are important in outbreak detection and in tracking disease transmission.
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and TechnologyMicrobial forensics is a scientific discipline for analyzing evidence related to biological crimes by identifying the origin of microorganisms. Multiple locus variable number tandem repeat analysis(MLVA) is one of the microbiological analysis methods used to specify subtypes within a species based on the number of tandem repeat in the genome, and ...
Hyeongseok Yun +9 more
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Spatial distribution of Legionella pneumophila MLVA-genotypes in a drinking water system [PDF]
Water Research, 2015 Bacteria of the genus Legionella cause water-based infections, resulting in severe pneumonia. To improve our knowledge about Legionella spp. ecology, its prevalence and its relationships with environmental factors were studied. Seasonal samples were taken from both water and biofilm at seven sampling points of a small drinking water distribution system
Rodríguez-Martínez, Sarah +5 more
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Multi-locus variable number tandem repeat analysis of 7th pandemic
BMC Microbiology, 2012 Background Seven pandemics of cholera have been recorded since 1817, with the current and ongoing pandemic affecting almost every continent. Cholera remains endemic in developing countries and is still a significant public health issue.
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MLVA subtyping of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from meat products and meat processing plants [PDF]
Food Research International, 2018 Listeria monocytogenes is widely distributed in meat products and the meat-processing industry thus posing a risk to consumers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the suitability of the multilocus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis (MLVA) for use as a L.
Martin, Belén +2 more
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