Genome sequencing of Mycobacterium pinnipedii strains: genetic characterization and evidence of superinfection in a South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens)

Genome sequencing of Mycobacterium pinnipedii strains: genetic characterization and evidence of superinfection in a South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens)

Abstract Background Mycobacterium pinnipedii, a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex (MTBC), is capable of infecting several host species, including humans. Recently, ancient DNA from this organism was recovered from pre-Columbian mummies of Peru, sparking debate over the origin and freq...

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Main Authors: Taiana T. Silva-Pereira, Cássia Y. Ikuta, Cristina K. Zimpel, Naila C. S. Camargo, Antônio F. de Souza Filho, José S. Ferreira Neto, Marcos B. Heinemann, Ana M. S. Guimarães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Mycobacterium pinnipedii
Genome
Superinfection
Comparative genomics
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6407-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6407-5

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