PCR-based identification of common colonization factor antigens of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.

ABSTRACT: Colonization factor antigens (CFAs) of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) have been classified into several groups based on their distinct antigenicity. We describe here a PCR-based method to detect common CFAs of ETEC, which were characterized using conventional serology. This PCR assay is simple and sensitive for the detection of expressed CFA genes.

SUBMITTER: Ghosal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2045266 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature