A single-step sequencing method for the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex species.

BACKGROUND: The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) comprises closely related species responsible for strictly human and zoonotic tuberculosis. Accurate species determination is useful for the identification of outbreaks and epidemiological links. Mycobacterium africanum and Mycobacterium canet...

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Main Authors: Zoheira Djelouadji, Didier Raoult, Mamadou Daffé, Michel Drancourt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2453075?pdf=render