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Comparison of discriminatory power of the RAPD-PCR and PFGE techniques for typing S. porcinus strains
| Techniquea | No. of strains studied | No. of electrophoretic types | No. of strains belonging to the most common type | Discrimination index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAPD-PCR | ||||
| VI | 42 | 8 | 22 | 0.663 |
| AA | 42 | 42 | 2 | 1.000 |
| PFGE | ||||
| VI | 42 | 16 | 19 | 0.787 |
| AA | 42 | 27 | 16 | 0.959 |
RAPD-PCR, polymorphism analysis of DNA by RAPD-PCR; VI, visual inspection; AA, automated analysis; PFGE, polymorphism analysis of DNA by PFGE.
