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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-06-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/91 |