Sequence analysis of the rfb loci, encoding proteins involved in the biosynthesis of the Salmonella enterica O17 and O18 antigens: serogroup-specific identification by PCR.

ABSTRACT: We report sequencing of the O antigen encoded by the rfb gene cluster of Salmonella enterica serotype Jangwani (O17) and Salmonella serotype Cerro (O18). We developed serogroup O17- and O18-specific PCR assays based on rfb gene targets and found them to be sensitive and specific for rapid identification of Salmonella serogroups O17 and O18.

SUBMITTER: Fitzgerald C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1694211 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature