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. 1996 Feb;34(2):424–425. doi: 10.1128/jcm.34.2.424-425.1996

Correlation between DNA restriction fragment length polymorphisms in Leptospira interrogans serovar pomona type kennewicki and host animal source.

C A Bolin 1, R L Zuerner 1
PMCID: PMC228810  PMID: 8789028

Abstract

Isolates (n = 147) of Leptospira interrogans serovar pomona type kennewicki from cattle, swine, horses, and wildlife were analyzed by DNA restriction endonuclease analysis. Restriction fragment length polymorphisms were identified in DNA digested with HpaII, and the restriction fragment length polymorphisms were correlated with the host animal source of the isolates. These results will be useful in understanding the epidemiology of serovar pomona infections in livestock.

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