Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium species causing mycobacteriosis in farmed aquatic animals of South Africa

Abstract Background Mycobacteriosis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), is among the most chronic diseases of aquatic animals. In addition, fish mycobacteriosis has substantial economic consequences especially in the aquaculture and fisheries industry as infections may significantly decrea...

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Main Authors: Nomakorinte Gcebe, Anita L. Michel, Tiny Motlatso Hlokwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-018-1177-9