An identification protocol for ESBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria bloodstream infections using a MinION nanopore sequencer.

CONCLUSION: We demonstrated the potential of the MinION sequencer for the identification of GN bacteria from positive BC bottles and the confirmation of an ESBL phenotype. This innovative sequence technology and its application could lead to a breakthrough in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
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Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - June 24, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: Sakai J, Tarumoto N, Kodana M, Ashikawa S, Imai K, Kawamura T, Ikebuchi K, Murakami T, Mitsutake K, Maeda T, Maesaki S Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research