Phylogenetic analysis of viridans group streptococci causing endocarditis.
Journal Article
Identification of viridans group streptococci (VGS) to the species level is difficult because VGS exchange genetic material. We performed multilocus DNA target sequencing to assess phylogenetic concordance of VGS for a well-defined clinical syndrome. The hierarchy of sequence data was often discordant, underscoring the importance of establishing biological relevance for finer phylogenetic distinctions.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Simmon, KE; Hall, L; Woods, CW; Marco, F; Miro, JM; Cabell, C; Hoen, B; Marin, M; Utili, R; Giannitsioti, E; Doco-Lecompte, T; Bradley, S; Mirrett, S; Tambic, A; Ryan, S; Gordon, D; Jones, P; Korman, T; Wray, D; Reller, LB; Tripodi, M-F; Plesiat, P; Morris, AJ; Lang, S; Murdoch, DR; Petti, CA; International Collaboration on Endocarditis Microbiology Investigators,
Published Date
- September 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 46 / 9
Start / End Page
- 3087 - 3090
PubMed ID
- 18650347
Pubmed Central ID
- 18650347
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1098-660X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1128/JCM.00920-08
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States