A novel rapid DNA microarray assay enables identification of 37 Mycoplasma species and highlights multiple Mycoplasma infections.

Mycoplasmas comprise a conglomerate of pathogens and commensals occurring in humans and animals. The genus Mycoplasma alone contains more than 120 species at present, and new members are continuously being discovered. Therefore, it seems promising to use a single highly parallel detection assay rath...

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Main Authors: Christiane Schnee, Samuel Schulsse, Helmut Hotzel, Roger D Ayling, Robin A J Nicholas, Evelyn Schubert, Martin Heller, Ralf Ehricht, Konrad Sachse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3315567?pdf=render