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Preformed enzyme profiling of Helicobacter pylori and Helicobacter mustelae from human and animal sources
Author(s) -
Owen R. J.,
Desai M.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
letters in applied microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.698
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1472-765X
pISSN - 0266-8254
DOI - 10.1111/j.1472-765x.1990.tb01287.x
Subject(s) - biology , helicobacter pylori , helicobacter , microbiology and biotechnology , baboon , spirillaceae , enzyme , gastric mucosa , gastritis , stomach , ecology , biochemistry , genetics
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.