Use of multiplex PCR to identify Staphylococcus aureus adhesins involved in human hematogenous infections - PubMed (original) (raw)

Use of multiplex PCR to identify Staphylococcus aureus adhesins involved in human hematogenous infections

Anne Tristan et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Sep.

Abstract

We have developed a multiplex PCR procedure to determine the distribution of nine adhesin genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates. Only genes encoding bone sialoprotein binding protein and fibronectin binding protein B were significantly associated with hematogenous osteomyelitis/arthritis and native-valve endocarditis, respectively, suggesting their involvement in hematogenous tissue infections.

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