Taxonomic and diagnostic markers for identification of Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii.

نویسندگان

  • K Tintelnot
  • G S De Hoog
  • E Antweiler
  • H Losert
  • M Seibold
  • M A Brandt
  • A H G Gerrits Van Den Ende
  • M C Fisher
چکیده

The ribosomal Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) regions of the two recognized species of Coccidioides were studied using a reference set of strains that had been previously identified with species defining microsatellite polymorphisms. Unambiguous identification of the two species proved to be possible by amplifying and sequencing the ITS region. PCR-reactions are sensitive to amplification conditions requiring their careful optimization. Stable amplification and sequencing was achieved with primers ITS3 and 4, enabling species diagnosis. Alternatively, Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) of the entire ITS region using an annealing temperature of 52 degrees C with the restriction enzymes BsrI and XcmI can also distinguish the species. Three strains typifying the species, Glenospora meteuropaea, G. metamericana and Geotrichum louisianoideum, were analyzed and found to be conspecific with C. posadasii. Although these species have nomenclatural priority over C. posadasii, the latter will be proposed for conservation as it has been included in the US select agent list. In addition, Coccidioides immitis is neotypified in this report. Results of antifungal susceptibility testing did not reveal differences between the two species.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Medical mycology

دوره 45 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007