Selection of unique Escherichia coli clones by random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD): Evaluation by whole genome sequencing.

J Microbiol Methods
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Abstract

Identifying and characterizing clonal diversity are important when analysing fecal flora. We evaluated random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) PCR, applied for selection of Escherichia coli isolates, by whole genome sequencing. RAPD was fast, and reproducible as screening method for selection of distinct E. coli clones in fecal swabs.

Year of Publication
2014
Journal
J Microbiol Methods
Volume
103
Pages
101-3
Date Published
2014 Aug
ISSN
1872-8359
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DOI
10.1016/j.mimet.2014.05.018
PubMed ID
24912108
PubMed Central ID
PMC4166437
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HHSN272200900018C / AI / NIAID NIH HHS / United States
U19 AI110818 / AI / NIAID NIH HHS / United States
HHSN272200900018C / PHS HHS / United States