Clonal relationship between US and French serotype V group B streptococcus isolates

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Le Thomas-Bories, I
Fitoussi, F
Mariani-Kurkdjian, P
Raymond, J
Brahimi, N
Bidet, P
Lefranc, V
Bingen, E
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[1] Hop Robert Debre, Microbiol Serv, F-75019 Paris, France
[2] Hop St Vincent de Paul, Serv Bacteriol, F-75014 Paris, France
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10.1128/JCM.39.12.4526-4528.2001
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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We examined the genetic diversity of serotype V group B streptococcus (GBS) isolates in the Paris area and compared them with the predominant American serotype V clone. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis yielded 11 patterns for 64 French GBS. One pattern was obtained with 60% of the isolates tested and was indistinguishable from that of the predominant American clone.
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