Molecular patchwork: Chromosomal recombination between two Helicobacter pylori strains during natural colonization

Leonard C. Smeets, Nicolaas L. A. Arents, Anton A. van Zwet, Christina M. J. E. Vandenbroucke-Grauls, Theo Verboom, Wilbert Bitter, Johannes G. Kusters, NL Arents

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Abstract

Genetic analysis of two Helicobacter pylori strains isolated from a single gastric biopsy showed evidence of extensive horizontal gene transfer. Several large recombinations were identified in the rdxA gene, which is involved in metronidazole resistance
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2907-2910
JournalInfection and immunity
Volume71
Issue number5
Early online date1 May 2003
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003

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