Comparative genomic profiling of Dutch clinical <it>Bordetella pertussis </it>isolates using DNA microarrays: Identification of genes absent from epidemic strains

Comparative genomic profiling of Dutch clinical <it>Bordetella pertussis </it>isolates using DNA microarrays: Identification of genes absent from epidemic strains

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Whooping cough caused by <it>Bordetella pertussis </it>in humans, is re-emerging in many countries despite vaccination. Several studies have shown that significant shifts have occurred in the <it>B. pertussis </i...

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Main Authors: van Gent Marjolein, Heuvelman Kees, Diavatopoulos Dimitri, He Qiushui, van der Heide Han GJ, Pennings Jeroen LA, van Gorkom Tamara, King Audrey J, van Leeuwen Karin, Mooi Frits R
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/9/311

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