A novel fluorescent in situ hybridization technique for detection of Rickettsia spp. in archival samples

Claus Bo Svendsen, Mette Boye, Carsten Struve, Karen A. Krogfelt

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    Abstract

    A novel, sensitive and specific method for detecting Rickettsia spp. in archival samples is described. The method involves the use of fluorescently marked oligonucleotide probes for in situ hybridization. Specific hybridization of Ricekttsia was found without problems of cross-reactions with bacterial species shown to cross-react serologically.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of Microbiological Methods
    Volume76
    Issue number3
    Pages (from-to)301-304
    ISSN0167-7012
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009

    Keywords

    • Fluorescence
    • In situ hybridization
    • Archival samples
    • Rickettsia

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