Import and transmission of Mycobacterium orygis and Mycobacterium africanum, Norway

Abstract Background The aim of the current study was to improve our understanding origins and transmission Mycobacterium africanum (MAF) in Norway. Methods Whole-genome sequences (WGS) were generated for all ( n = 29) available clinical isolates received at Norwegian National Reference Laboratory Mycobacteria (NRL) identified as MAF Norway, period 2010–2020. Phylogenetic analyses performed. Results indicated several imports lineage 6 from both East West African countries, whereas 5 restricted patients with connections. We also find evidence Finally, revealed that a group originating South Asia, by means commercial line-probe assay, fact belonged orygis . Conclusions Most cases Norway are result import, but is occurring within