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Short Signature rpoB Gene Sequence to Differentiate Species in Mycobacterium abscessus Group

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Mycobacterium abscessus group (MAG) are rapidly growing acid-fast bacteria that include three species: M. abscessus , M. massiliense , and M. bolletii . These species are among the leading causes of nontuberculosis mycobacteria infections in humans but difficult to differentiate using commonly used methods.

Source: Microbiology Spectrum

DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02534-21

Authors: Jian R. Bao, Kileen L. Shier, Ronald N. Master, Robert S. Jones, Richard B. Clark

Institution: Quest Diagnostics (United States)

Language: English

Topic: Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500

Funder: Quest Diagnostics