Molecular Techniques in Nocardia Identification

Document Type : Letter to Editor

Authors

1 PhD Candidate, Department of Microbiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Microbiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Mycobacteriology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran

4 Professor, Department of Microbiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The genus Nocardia, are partially acid-fast, Gram-positive and catalase-positive bacteria that are not normal flora in human and animals. Accurate identification of Nocardia species is important for treatment planning and epidemiology research. To date, the molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism and polymerase chain reaction sequencing are used for accurate and rapid identification of Nocardia species.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 32, Issue 281 - Serial Number 281
March and April 2014
Pages 503-506

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History

  • Receive Date: 02 October 2013
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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