Title |
The Molecular Characterization of Serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis Strains Circulating in Beijing |
Author |
Tie-gang Zhang1*, Jing-guo He1, Xiong He1, Li-Juan Chen1, Zhu-jun Shao2, and Mei-ping Sun1 |
Address |
1Institute of Immunization and Prevention, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control. 16, Hepingli Middle Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100013, China, 2Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, 5 Liuzi, Changping District, Beijing 102206, China |
Bibliography |
Journal of Microbiology, 44(6),685-688, 2006,
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DOI |
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Key Words |
Multilocus sequence typing, Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, Serosubtype, Serotype Serogroup C Neisseria meningitides |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to characterize the molecular features of serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis strains circulating in Beijing, China. Twenty out of 23 strains belonged to ST 4821. The causative serosubtype for meningococcal meningitis was P1.12-1,16-8. All of the strains expressed class 3 PorB protein. Among the five pulsed-field gel electrophoresis patterns observed, pattern III predominated. |
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