A novel Ancestral Beijing sublineage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis suggests the transition site to Modern Beijing sublineages

A novel Ancestral Beijing sublineage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis suggests the transition site to Modern Beijing sublineages

Abstract Global Mycobacterium tuberculosis population comprises 7 major lineages. The Beijing strains, particularly the ones classified as Modern groups, have been found worldwide, frequently associated with drug resistance, younger ages, outbreaks and appear to be expanding. Here, we report analysi...

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Main Authors: Pravech Ajawatanawong, Hideki Yanai, Nat Smittipat, Areeya Disratthakit, Norio Yamada, Reiko Miyahara, Supalert Nedsuwan, Worarat Imasanguan, Pacharee Kantipong, Boonchai Chaiyasirinroje, Jiraporn Wongyai, Supada Plitphonganphim, Pornpen Tantivitayakul, Jody Phelan, Julian Parkhill, Taane G. Clark, Martin L. Hibberd, Wuthiwat Ruangchai, Panawun Palittapongarnpim, Tada Juthayothin, Yuttapong Thawornwattana, Wasna Viratyosin, Sissades Tongsima, Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, Katsushi Tokunaga, Prasit Palittapongarnpim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2019-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50078-3

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50078-3

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