Molecular method for the characterization of <it>Coxiella burnetii</it> from clinical and environmental samples: variability of genotypes in Spain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Coxiella burnetii</it> is a highly clonal microorganism which is difficult to culture, requiring BSL3 conditions for its propagation. This leads to a scarce availability of isolates worldwide. On the other hand, publi...

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Main Authors: Jado Isabel, Carranza-Rodríguez Cristina, Barandika Jesús, Toledo Álvaro, García-Amil Cristina, Serrano Beatriz, Bolaños Margarita, Gil Horacio, Escudero Raquel, García-Pérez Ana L, Olmeda A, Astobiza Ianire, Lobo Bruno, Rodríguez-Vargas Manuela, Pérez-Arellano José, López-Gatius Fernando, Pascual-Velasco Francisco, Cilla Gustavo, Rodríguez Noé F, Anda Pedro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/91