Microbiological Applications of High-Resolution Melting Analysis

ABSTRACT High-resolution melting (HRM) analysis uses real-time PCR instrumentation to interrogate DNA sequence variation and is a low-cost, single-step, closed-tube method. Here we describe HRM technology and provide examples of varied clinical microbiological applications to highlight the strengths and limitations of HRM analysis.

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