In order to run a PCR specific for Streptococcus pyogenes, which target sequences should I use?
16s RNA is always good to use to identify bacterial species.
This articles may assist you further with sequences:
http://jcm.asm.org/content/45/3/762.full
http://www.ann-clinmicrob.com/content/10/1/28
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