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Abstract

Introduction

The number of reports of intestinal infections caused by Aeromonas spp. has increased significantly in recent years. In most clinical laboratories, identification of these bacteria is carried out by general phenotypic tests that sometimes do not accurately differentiate Aeromonas and Vibrio.

Methods

A duplex-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was developed directed to 2 targets identifying Aeromonas spp. pathogenic to humans.

Results

The duplex-PCR results were reproducible and specific for Aeromonas spp. pathogenic to humans.

Conclusions

This method will allow differentiation between Vibrio and Aeromonas spp. in patients with in cholera-like symptoms and can also be used in water quality monitoring. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
Development of duplex-PCR for identification of Aeromonas species
Author
Mendes-Marques, Carina Lucena; Hofer, Ernesto E.; Leal, Nilma Cintra
Pages
n/a
Section
Short Communications
Publication year
2013
Publication date
May/Jun 2013
Publisher
Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
ISSN
00378682
e-ISSN
16789849
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1449129740
Copyright
Copyright Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical May/Jun 2013