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Mycobacterium riyadhense in Saudi Arabia.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2017
Varghese Bright, Enani Mushirah Abdulaziz, Althawadi Sahar, Johani Sameera, Fernandez Grace Mary, Al-Ghafli Hawra, Al-Hajoj Sahal
Abstract excerpt
We explored in detail the nationwide existence of Mycobacterium riyadhense in Saudi Arabia. In 18 months, 12 new cases of M. riyadhense infection were observed, predominantly among Saudi nationals, as a cause of pulmonary disease. M. riyadhense may be emerging as a more common pathogen in Saudi Arabia.
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