Multiplex PCR Assay That Identifies the Major Lipooligosaccharide Serotype Expressed by Moraxella Catarrhalis Clinical Isolates

Overview

Journal J Clin Microbiol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2005 Dec 8

PMID 16333114

Citations 10

Authors

Katie J Edwards

Johanna M Schwingel

Anup K Datta

Anthony A Campagnari

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Abstract

A heterologous cluster of glycosyltransferase genes was identified in the three Moraxella catarrhalis LOS serotype strains. Multiple PCR primers designed to this region amplified products that differentiate between the serotypes more rapidly and efficiently than previously described serological analyses. This assay will be valuable for clinical and research-based studies.

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