Novel multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis method for rapid molecular typing of human Staphylococcus aureus.
We evaluated the use of a novel multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis (MLVA) method for typing of human Staphylococcus aureus. For a total of 150 clinical isolates, MLVA demonstrated the highest discriminatory power. MLVA correctly assigned isolates to outbreaks or identified isolates as unlinked. MLVA is a rapid and simple method for the epidemiological typing of S. aureus.
Ikawaty
Risma
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Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Willems
Rob J L
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Box
Adrienne T A
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Verhoef
Jan
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Fluit
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D015373:Bacterial Typing Techniques / Q000379:methods; D005798:Genes, Bacterial / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D018598:Minisatellite Repeats / Q000235:genetics*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics