Deletion in the gene BruAb2_0168 of Brucella abortus strains: diagnostic challenges.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
24450581
Abstract
Three Brucella abortus strains were isolated from joint hygromas from cows in northern Togo. Two deletions in the 5' side of the gene BruAb2_0168 were identified. As this gene is used for species identification, these deletions have consequences for diagnostic procedures. Multiple locus variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) analysis was therefore performed for species identification. The strains showed unique VNTR profiles, providing some of the first genotypic data from West Africa. More molecular and epidemiological data are needed from the region, in order to better understand transmission patterns and develop suitable diagnostic assays.
Date Issued
2014-09
Publication Type
Article
Subjects
Brucella
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Togo
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cattle
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diagnostics
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genotyping
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Dean, A S | |
Schelling, E | |
Bonfoh, B | |
Kulo, A E | |
Boukaya, G A |
Additional Credits
Journal
Clinical microbiology and infection
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
ISSN
1198-743X
Access(Rights)
open.access