LP185683-2

Enterococcus faecium sodA gene

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Enterococci species are common pathogens in hospital-acquired infections, including urinary tract infections and surgical wound infections. The sodA gene is conserved across enterococcus species, but the variability of a specific internal sodA sequence can be used to differentiate between enterococcus species. A particular sodA sequence identifies Enterococcus faecium, and the identification of this sequence in a clinical specimen can be used to identify E faecium as the pathogen responsible for a particular infection. PMID: 10618129 Likewise, the cpn60 gene is conserved across many bacterial genera, but it also contains an internal sequence with enough variation to distinguish among different enterococcus species. Identification of a particular cpn60 sequence in a clinical specimen has been used to identify Enterococcus faecalis as a causative infectious organism. PMID: 11060051 Source: Regenstrief LOINC, PMID: 10618129

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Enterococcus faecium sodA gene

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2014-08-01

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E faecium sodA

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