Preformed enzyme profiling of Helicobacter pylori and Helicobacter mustelae from human and animal sources |
| |
| Authors: | R. J. Owen M. Desai |
| |
| Affiliation: | National Collection of Type Cultures, Central Public Health Laboratory, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5HT, UK |
| |
| Abstract: | A total of 126 strains of Helicobacter pylori from human and animal (monkey, baboon and pig) gastric mucosa, and four strains of H. mustelae were biotyped using preformed enzyme profiles (API Zym). The strains were from 10 countries and they were predominantly biotype II (85%). The other three biotypes, which were less frequently encountered, were detected with similar frequency (4–6%). There was no evidence of geographical or host-associated biotype differences. Reference strains for each of the biotypes are available from the NCTC for inclusion in future studies. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
