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Distribution and genetic characterization of Mycobacterium chelonae in laboratory zebrafish Danio rerio.
Diseases of aquatic organisms - 16 Oct 2008
Whipps Christopher M, Matthews Jennifer L, Kent Michael L
Abstract excerpt
During routine screening of zebrafish at a research facility, histological changes consistent with mycobacteriosis were observed, prompting an investigation to determine the background prevalence and distribution of Mycobacterium species throughout the facility. Infection status was evaluated in 240 zebrafish representing 9 genetic lines, using histology, culture and PCR. Environmental sources were also tested...
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