A simple STAR Element Repetitive-PCR (SER-PCR) typing method for the rapid characterization of Staphylococcus aureus

Conclusions: This study provides a simple genotyping method forS. aureus based on the variation of the amplicon size of a single set of primers and rapidly extracted DNA. The method is rapid with acceptable discriminatory power and does not require a sophisticated apparatus or special expertise. The results suggest that SER-PCR could be routinely useful in any clinical microbiology laboratory, particularly in developing countries.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research