Table 5. Variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) analysis of Beijing isolates (n=91) and comparison with rifampin sensitivity.
VNTR | Total in each VNTR type | No. of rifampin resistant in each type | No. of rifampin sensitive |
---|---|---|---|
12435 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
12534 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
12535 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
22232 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
22435 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
32413 | 1 | - | –a |
32433 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
32435 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
42234 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
42434 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
42435 | 68 | 50 | 16 (2 mixed=nonreadable)a |
42436 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
42532 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
a In three, no amplification of rpoB gene or mixed reaction.