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The Molecular Characterization of Serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis Strains Circulating in Beijing

  • Zhang, Tie-Gang (Institute of Immunization and Prevention, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control) ;
  • He, Jing-Guo (Institute of Immunization and Prevention, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control) ;
  • He, Xiong (Institute of Immunization and Prevention, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control) ;
  • Chen, Li-Juan (Institute of Immunization and Prevention, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control) ;
  • Shao, Zhu-Jun (National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention) ;
  • Sun, Mei-Ping (Institute of Immunization and Prevention, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control)
  • Published : 2006.12.31
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to characterize the molecular features of serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis strains circulating in Beijing, China. Twenty out of 23 strains belonged to ST 4821. The causative serosubtype for meningococcal meningitis was P1.12-1,16-8. All of the strains expressed class 3 PorB protein. Among the five pulsed-field gel electrophoresis patterns observed, pattern III predominated.

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