Region of difference 1 in nontuberculous Mycobacterium species adds a phylogenetic and taxonomical character.

نویسندگان

  • Jakko van Ingen
  • Rina de Zwaan
  • Richard Dekhuijzen
  • Martin Boeree
  • Dick van Soolingen
چکیده

The esat-6 and cfp-10 genes are essential for virulence in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Among nontuberculous mycobacteria, we found these genes only in M. kansasii, M. szulgai, M. marinum, and M. riyadhense, with unique sequences. This adds a phylogenetic and taxonomical characteristic and may represent a virulence factor for nontuberculous mycobacteria.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of bacteriology

دوره 191 18  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009