TABLE 2.
PFGE patterns and isolate distribution
| Restriction endonuclease and pattern(s)a,b | No. of isolatesc |
|---|---|
| AseI | |
| Aa | 30 (42.3) |
| Ac | 6 (8.5) |
| Ag | 6 (8.5) |
| Ad | 3 (4.2) |
| Ab, An | 2d (2.8) |
| Other (22 different patterns) | 1d (1.4) |
| DraI | |
| Da | 31 43.7) |
| Dd | 5 (7.0) |
| Dh | 4 (5.6) |
| Dm, Dw | 2d (2.8) |
| Other (27 different patterns) | 1d (1.4) |
| XbaI | |
| Xa | 23 (32.4) |
| X1 | 4 (5.6) |
| Xt | 4 (5.6) |
| Xb, Xf, Xd, Xi, Xk, Xr, Xs, Xdd | 2d (2.8) |
| Other (24 different patterns) | 1d (1.4) |
a
Restriction patterns were generated for 71 isolates.
b
The total numbers of patterns observed for the restriction endonuclease were as follows: for AseI, 28 patterns; for DraI, 32 patterns; and for XbaI, 35 patterns.
c
Values in parentheses are percentages.
d
Number of isolates with each different pattern.