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The Journal of the Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology |
Biblioraphy Information
| ArticleTitle |
Classification of streptococci: Past, Present, and Future |
| Language |
J |
| AuthorList |
Yoshiaki Kawamura |
| Affiliation |
Department of Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Aichi Gakuin University |
| Publication |
J.J.C.M.: 35 (1), 1-10, 2024 |
| Received |
August 30, 2024 |
| Accepted |
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| Abstract |
Streptococci is a well-known group of bacteria that has been recognized for a long time, but it also includes new species that continue to emerge. Faced with the increasing number of species, it can be challenging to interpret relatively new ones. However, surprisingly, few new species have been proposed when focusing solely on species relevant to human clinical practice. This short article aims to explain where the groups of bacteria primarily associated with human clinical practice are situated within the framework of traditional species groups. In the future, methods using whole genome sequencing may become the standard. However, until the infrastructure for whole genome sequencing is established at clinical testing sites, discrepancies in interpretation between research and practical levels may persist. |
| Keywords |
WGS: Whole genome DNA sequence, NGS: next generation sequencer |
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