TABLE 8.
Sequences of primers used in the studya
| Gene | Primers | Sequences of primers (5′–3′) | Product size (bp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| spa | spa-1113F | TAA AGA CGA TCC TTC GGT GAG | 100–422 |
| spa-1514R | CAG CAG TAG TGC CGT TTG CTT |
spa types were determined by using the Ridom StaphType software v.2.1.1 (Ridom GmbH; Münster, Germany) (70).