First detection of mycobacteria in African rodents and insectivores, using stratified pool screening
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The prevalence of mycobacteria in rodents and insectivores are studied in Morogoro, Tanzania, by using direct smear examination (DSE) after acid-fast staining technique. The findings have shown that potentially pathogenic mycobacteria have posed a risk for other animals and humans, especially HIV/AIDS patients, having a weakened immune system.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2008
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Development and application of two multiplex real-time PCR assays for the detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in clinical and environmental samples
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The development and application of two multiplex real-time PCR assays targeting three distinct repeated sequences in Mycobacterium ulcerans genome is presented. The assay improves the turnaround time for diagnosis and replaces conventional gel-based PCR as the routine method for laboratory confirmation of Mycobacterium ulcerans infection.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2007
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Potential role of fish in transmission of Mycobacterium ulcerans disease (Buruli ulcer): an environmental study
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The potential role that fish may play in the transmission of Mycobacterium ulcerans disease (Buruli ulcer) is investigated. The analysis supports that hypothesis that fish may be passive reservoirs of M. ulcerans but are not usually responsible for direct transmission.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2004
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