The hidden ‘mycobacteriome’ of the human healthy oral cavity and upper respiratory tract

The incidence of opportunistic non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections has increased considerably in the past decades causing an array of infections, including respiratory and soft-tissue infections. NTM are ubiquitous and can be found in numerous environments, including households and water p...

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Main Authors: Lilia Macovei, Jon McCafferty, Tsute Chen, Flavia Teles, Hatice Hasturk, Bruce J. Paster, Antonio Campos-Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Oral Microbiology
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Online Access:http://www.journaloforalmicrobiology.net/index.php/jom/article/view/26094/38455