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Filtering by: Creator Rojas, Wilson Resource Type Dissertation Subject Mycobacterium avium -- Genetics

Characterization of microaggregate formation by Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis

Creator:

Babrak, Lmar

Abstract:

Mycobacterium avium subsp hominissuis (MAH) is an opportunistic environmental pathogen that causes respiratory and gastrointestinal illness in immunocompromised persons such as those with chronic respiratory diseases or AIDs, respectively. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections, including in cystic...

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Dissertation
Surface-exposed proteins in the pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis

Creator:

McNamara, Michael J.

Abstract:

Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) is a pervasive environmental bacterium that can cause opportunistic infections in humans. Among the most robust and hardy members of the Mycobacterium genus, M. avium can persist and thrive in a range of challenging environments, including many which place it in direct contact with humans....

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Dissertation