| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9899180 | International Journal of Medical Microbiology | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The possible intrafamiliar transmission of Moraxella catarrhalis was evaluated in 3 pairs between children and their parents, and 8 pairs between siblings from 11 families. Of the 22 isolates, all were found producing β-lactamase. Molecular typing by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) with Not I and Spe I showed that the PFGE patterns in 2 of 3 pairs between children and their parents, and 4 of 8 pairs between siblings were indistinguishable and those of the remaining pairs were different. These data indicate a possible high rate of intrafamiliar transmission of M. catarrhalis.
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Authors
Hiroshi Watanabe, Kazuhiko Hoshino, Rinya Sugita, Norichika Asoh, Heinner Guio, Liang Qin, Chiharu Kaji, Kiwao Watanabe, Kazunori Oishi, Tsuyoshi Nagatake,