On the origin of <it>Mycobacterium ulcerans,</it> the causative agent of Buruli ulcer
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Mycobacterium ulcerans</it> is an unusual bacterial pathogen with elusive origins. While closely related to the aquatic dwelling <it>M. marinum</it>, <it>M. ulcerans</it> has evolved the abilit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-06-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/258 |