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Review
. 2016 Aug:40:28-30.
doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2016.04.016. Epub 2016 Apr 27.

Serological identification of botulinum neurotoxins: A critical overview

Domingo F Giménez  1
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Review

Serological identification of botulinum neurotoxins: A critical overview

Domingo F Giménez. Anaerobe. 2016 Aug.

Abstract

The reasons that gave rise to the controversy over the serological method (SerM) and genetics regarding the identification of an alleged novel botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), type H, have been concisely examined. This discussion will remain opened inasmuch as the SerM is not performed according to the recommended procedures outlined in this overview and thoroughly discussed on previous publications. If correctly performed and interpreted, the SerM will keep its preeminence in the identification, typing and taxonomy of BoNTs.

Keywords: Botulinum; Botulism; Neurotoxin; Serology.

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