DNA fingerprinting of Mycobacterium xenopi strains |
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| Authors: | DM Collins |
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| Institution: | AgResearch, Wallaceville Animal Research Centre, Upper Hutt, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | Mycobacterium xenopi is an environmental bacterium that occasionally causes disease in humans. A method is described for DNA fingerprinting strains of this species. Seven of 10 strains from humans were clearly distinguishable from each other using DNA fingerprinting. This method will enable the investigation of possible environmental sources and human spread of disease due to this species. |
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