Unlocking the molecular realm: advanced approaches for identifying clinically and environmentally relevant bacteria
Braz. j. med. biol. res
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56: e12894, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
Rapid, effective, and specific identification of clinical and environmental bacterial pathogens is of major importance for their control. Traditionally, bacteria have been identified by phenotypic methods based on morphological, biochemical, and metabolic properties. While these methods are very useful in clinical practice, they have limitations including a poor ability to differentiate within and between species and time-consuming workflows. Newly developed molecular methods can greatly improve the accuracy of taxonomic characterization, identifying specific strains of medical or environmental importance. However, due to high costs and the need for trained professionals, these methods are not yet routine in diagnostic laboratories. Thus, disseminating knowledge on advances in molecular identification techniques is pivotal to make these methodologies accessible. The objective of this work was to review and discuss current molecular techniques for bacteria identification aiming to track and monitor microbial agents in clinical and environmental samples.
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Braz. j. med. biol. res
Asunto de la revista:
Biologia
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Medicina
Año:
2023
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Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Instituto Aggeu Magalhães, FIOCRUZ PE/BR
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Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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