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Heterogeneity and clonality among isolates of Mycobacterium kansasii: implications for epidemiological and pathogenicity studies
1 Aug 1997
Abstract excerpt
The reservoir and transmission route of Mycobacterium kansasii are largely unknown. In addition, culturing of M. kansasii from human sources is not proof of disease because it may represent colonization rather than infection. Unfortunately, investigation of the epidemiology and pathogenicity of M. kansasii is complicated by evidence of heterogeneity within the species. A comprehensive study by detailed genotypic...
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