Accuracy of Burkholderia pseudomallei identification using the API 20NE system and a latex agglutination test.

Accuracy of Burkholderia pseudomallei identification using the API 20NE system and a latex agglutination test.

In an evaluation of the API 20NE for the identification of Burkholderia spp., 792/800 (99%) Burkholderia pseudomallei and 17/19 (89%) B. cepacia isolates were correctly identified but 10 B. mallei and 98 B. thailandensis isolates were not correctly identified. A latex agglutination test was positive...

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Main Authors: Amornchai, P, Chierakul, W, Wuthiekanun, V, Mahakhunkijcharoen, Y, Phetsouvanh, R, Currie, B, Newton, P, van Vinh Chau, N, Wongratanacheewin, S, Day, N, Peacock, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007

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