Modern microbial systematics requires a range of methodologies for the comprehensive
characterization, classification and identification of microorganisms. While whole-genome …

… Additionally, upregulation of the DsbA protein and the Sec-dependent transport system was
found under alkaline conditions (L. Gonzales-Siles et al., submitted). DsbA is involved in the …

Methods for rapid and reliable microbial identification are essential in modern healthcare.
The ability to detect and correctly identify pathogenic species and their resistance phenotype …

Water borne diarrheal pathogens might accumulate in river water and cause contamination
of drinking and irrigation water. The La Paz River basin, including the Choqueyapu River, …

Background Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines have been introduced in the infant immunisation
programmes in many countries to reduce the rate of fatal pneumococcal infections. In …

A range of methodologies may be used for analyzing bacteria, depending on the purpose
and the level of resolution needed. The capability for recognition of species distinctions within …

Objectives To determine the antibiotic susceptibility and serotype distribution of colonizing
Streptococcus pneumoniae in Tanzanian children. Serial cross-sectional surveys were …

Correct identifications of isolates and strains of the Mitis-Group of the genus Streptococcus
are particularly difficult, due to high genetic similarity, resulting from horizontal gene transfer …

Mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics offer comprehensive characterization and
identification of microorganisms and discovery of protein biomarkers that are applicable for …

Purpose. Correct serotype identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is
important for monitoring disease epidemiology and assessing the impacts of pneumococcal …