Comparison between rpoB and 16S rRNA gene sequencing for molecular identification of 168 clinical isolates of Corynebacterium.

ABSTRACT: Higher proportions (91%) of 168 corynebacterial isolates were positively identified by partial rpoB gene determination than by that based on 16S rRNA gene sequences. This method is thus a simple, molecular-analysis-based method for identification of corynebacteria, but it should be used in conjunction with other tests for definitive identification.

SUBMITTER: Khamis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1081344 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature