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In the present chapter, we discuss DNA-based typing methods for microbial pathogens that were frequently used in the past two decades and their essential features, as well as virtues and downsides. We conclude with an outlook on the fundamental changes that can be expected in the era of high-throughput genomics.
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Sachse, K., Moebius, P. (2015). Molecular Typing Tools: From Pattern Recognition to Genome-Based Algorithms. In: Cunha, M., Inácio, J. (eds) Veterinary Infection Biology: Molecular Diagnostics and High-Throughput Strategies. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1247. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2004-4_21
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