Region of Difference 1 in Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Species Adds a Phylogenetic and Taxonomical Character
2009; American Society for Microbiology; Volume: 191; Issue: 18 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1128/jb.00683-09
ISSN1098-5530
AutoresJakko van Ingen, Rina de Zwaan, Richard Dekhuijzen, Martin J. Boeree, Dick van Soolingen,
Tópico(s)Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
ResumoThe 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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