Identification of nontuberculous mycobacteria by partial gene sequencing and public databases

Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a heterogeneous group of microorganisms with distinct clinical relevance. The treatment of NTM infections depends significantly upon the crucial identification of species at this level. The steady increase of mycobacteria species, the use of time-con...

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Main Authors: Ines Joao, Paula Cristovao, Liliana Antunes, Baltazar Nunes, Luisa Jordao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
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Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2014;volume=3;issue=2;spage=144;epage=151;aulast=Joao