Multilocus sequence typing and rtxA toxin gene sequencing analysis of Kingella kingae isolates demonstrates genetic diversity and international clones.

Multilocus sequence typing and rtxA toxin gene sequencing analysis of Kingella kingae isolates demonstrates genetic diversity and international clones.

BACKGROUND: Kingella kingae, a normal component of the upper respiratory flora, is being increasingly recognized as an important invasive pathogen in young children. Genetic diversity of this species has not been studied. METHODS: We analyzed 103 strains from different countries and clinical origins...

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Main Authors: Romain Basmaci, Pablo Yagupsky, Brice Ilharreborde, Kathleen Guyot, Nurith Porat, Marilyn Chomton, Jean-Michel Thiberge, Keyvan Mazda, Edouard Bingen, Stéphane Bonacorsi, Philippe Bidet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3365011?pdf=render

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