Analysis of clinical group в streptococcal strains by means of molecular genetic methods

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This study presents new data about the genome features of group в streptococcal strains isolated in different geographic regions. It was demonstrated that the entire genome organization of group в streptococci Is highly conservative. It was found out that both ribotyping and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis taken together provide an additional valuable source of information for epidemiology. The genetic homogeneity of all bac gene-positive strains was revealed.

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А. V. Dmitriyev

Research Institute of Experimental Medicine of the RAMS

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Email: medaj@eco-vector.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg

Y. Y. Hu

Beijing Children Hospital

Email: medaj@eco-vector.com
China, Beijing

A. D. Shen

Beijing Children Hospital

Email: medaj@eco-vector.com
China, Beijing

A. N. Suvorov

Research Institute of Experimental Medicine of the RAMS

Email: medaj@eco-vector.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg

Y. H. Yang

Beijing Children Hospital

Email: medaj@eco-vector.com
China, Beijing

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