Abstract
"Staphylococcus pettenkoferi" (proposed name) was identified as an unusual agent of osteomyelitis in a diabetic foot infection. The phenotypical tests used failed to give a good identification. Molecular 16S rRNA gene and rpoB sequencing allowed us to correctly identify this new species of coagulase-negative staphylococcus responsible for this chronic infection.
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Bacterial Typing Techniques
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Diabetic Foot / complications*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Osteomyelitis / microbiology*
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Species Specificity
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Staphylococcus / classification*
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Staphylococcus / genetics
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Staphylococcus / isolation & purification
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S