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Comparison of Clinical Features, Virulence, and Relapse among <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> Complex Species
2 Apr 2015
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RATIONALE: Traditionally, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) has been composed of M. avium and M. intracellulare; however, advances in genetic sequencing have allowed discovery of several novel species. With these discoveries, investigation of differences in risk factors, virulence, and clinical outcomes have emerged. OBJECTIVES: We conducted a retrospective cohort study evaluating all MAC isolates obtained from...
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