Gene Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis: Powerful Tools for an Improved Diagnosis of Fish Mycobacteriosis Caused by <i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i> Group Members

Gene Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis: Powerful Tools for an Improved Diagnosis of Fish Mycobacteriosis Caused by <i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i> Group Members

The <i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i> group (MFG) consists of about 15 species of fast-growing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). These globally distributed microorganisms can cause diseases in humans and animals, especially fish. The increase in the number of species belonging to MFG and t...

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Main Authors: Davide Mugetti, Mattia Tomasoni, Paolo Pastorino, Giuseppe Esposito, Vasco Menconi, Alessandro Dondo, Marino Prearo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i>
<i>Mycobacterium peregrinum</i>
Mycobacteria Other Than Tuberculosis (MOTT)
Nontubercolus mycobacteria (NTM)
fish mycobacteriosis
zoonoses
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/4/797

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