16S rRNA gene sequencing in routine identification of anaerobic bacteria isolated from blood cultures.

ABSTRACT: A comparison between conventional identification and 16S rRNA gene sequencing of anaerobic bacteria isolated from blood cultures in a routine setting was performed (n = 127). With sequencing, 89% were identified to the species level, versus 52% with conventional identification. The times for identification were 1.5 days and 2.8 days, respectively.

SUBMITTER: Justesen US 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2832449 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature