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Short Communication

Imported brucellosis in Denmark: Molecular identification and multiple-locus variable number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) genotyping of the bacteria

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Pages 536-538 | Received 13 Dec 2010, Accepted 06 Feb 2011, Published online: 07 Mar 2011
 

Abstract

A polymerase chain reaction was used to identify Brucella species isolated from humans in Denmark. Consecutive analysis of referred bacteria and re-examination of historical isolates identified all as Brucella melitensis. Multiple-locus variable number tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) placed the isolates in the previously defined ‘East Mediterranean’ B. melitensis group.

Acknowledgements

Work by PLF is part of the EBLN, European Biodefence Laboratory Network (European Defence Agency EDA B-0060-ESM4-GC) coordination work on dangerous pathogens.

Declaration of interest: No conflict of interest.

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