Molecular Bacteriology: Protocols and Clinical Applications

This volume provides detailed laboratory protocols for applying molecular methods to bacteriology, with emphasis on clinical and diagnostic applications. It includes techniques such as plasmid analysis, PFGE, ribotyping, PCR-based typing, and methods for studying antibiotic resistance. Contributions cover a wide range of pathogens including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Neisseria, Streptococcus, …