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Variation of VNTRs in B. pertussis strains obtained in The Netherlands
| VNTR | No. of repeats | No. of variants | Shanon-Weiner index |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNTR1 | 2-10 | 7 | 0.61 |
| VNTR2 | 2-5 | 3 | 0.20 |
| VNTR3a | 1-12 | 10 | 0.69 |
| VNTR3b | 7-9 | 4 | 0.35 |
| VNTR4 | 1-9 | 8 | 0.52 |
| VNTR5 | 3-13 | 7 | 0.47 |
| VNTR6 | 3-12 | 8 | 1.15 |
