Investigation published in Veterinary Microbiology

June 21^st, 2004

Streptococcus iniae is a well-known pathogen of both fish and humans that is difficult to identify by conventional biochemical tests. A PCR assay based on the lactate oxidase (lctO) gene of S. iniae was developed for the rapid and specific detection and identification of this pathogen from different sources. The PCR assay had a detection limit of 62–31 cells, and 25 pg of DNA per PCR reaction mixture. The PCR was also effective in detecting the bacterium from inoculated tissue homogenates, suggesting its potential use for a rapid and accurate diagnosis of S. iniae infections

Mata AI., Blanco MM., Dominguez L., Fernandez-Garayzabal JF. and Gibello A.

Development of a PCR assay for Streptococcus iniae based on the lactate oxidase (lctO) gene with potential diagnostic value

Development of a PCR assay for Streptococcus iniae based on the lactate oxidase (lctO) gene with potential diagnostic value

	Servicio de Identificación y Caracterización Microbiana (ICM). Centro de Vigilancia Sanitaria Veterinaria (VISAVET). Universidad Complutense (UCM).
	Departamento de Sanidad Animal. Facultad de Veterinaria. Universidad Complutense (UCM).