1. Phylogenetic analysis of hemoplasma species: an international study.
- Author
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Tasker S, Helps CR, Day MJ, Harbour DA, Shaw SE, Harrus S, Baneth G, Lobetti RG, Malik R, Beaufils JP, Belford CR, and Gruffydd-Jones TJ
- Subjects
- Africa, Asia, Australia, Bacteria genetics, Bacteria isolation & purification, Base Sequence, DNA Primers, DNA, Ribosomal genetics, Endoribonucleases genetics, Europe, Geography, Molecular Sequence Data, Phylogeny, RNA, Catalytic genetics, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S genetics, Ribonuclease P, United States, Bacteria classification
- Abstract
Nearly complete 16S rRNA gene sequences for feline and canine hemoplasma isolates from Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia showed almost 100% identity to those previously reported for United States isolates. Partial sequences of the RNA subunit of the RNase P gene were also determined, and RNase P-based phylogenetic analysis showed that the hemoplasmas are most closely related to the members of the Mycoplasma pneumoniae group.
- Published
- 2003
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