TABLE 1.
PCR analysis of hmw loci from diverse NTHi isolates
| PCR primer set | No. of strains (%) |
|---|---|
| HI1679-hmwA | 49 (100%) |
| HI1598-hmwA | 49 (100%) |
| ∼0.8-kb product with HI1679-hmwA | 35 (71%) |
| ∼1.7-kb product with HI1679-hmwA | 14 (29%) |
| ∼1.0-kb product with HI1598-hmwA | 49 (100%) |