Multiple-locus variable number of tandem repeat analysis as a tool for molecular epidemiology of botulism: The Italian experience

作者：Anniballi Fabrizio; Fillo Silvia; Giordani Francesco; Auricchio Bruna; Tehran Domenico Azarnia; di Stefano Enrica; Mandarino Giuseppina; De Medici Dario; Lista Florigio

来源：Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 2016, 46: 28-32.

DOI：10.1016/j.meegid.2016.10.014

• Botulism
• Epidemiology
• Surveillance
• Control
• Sub-typing
• Molecular tools

Abstract(#br)Clostridium botulinum is the bacterial agent of botulism, a rare but severe neuro-paralytic disease. Because of its high impact, in Italy botulism is monitored by an ad hoc surveillance system. The National Reference Centre for Botulism, as part of this system, collects and analyzes all...

• 出版日期2016-12