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Terrestrial small mammals as reservoirs of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Benin

Authors :
Durnez, Lies
Suykerbuyk, Patrick
Nicolas, Violaine
Barriere, Patrick
Verheyen, Erik
Johnson, Christian R.
Leirs, Herwig
Portaels, Francoise
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. July, 2010, Vol. 76 Issue 13-14, 4574-4577
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

A study was conducted to detect environmental pathogen, Mycobacterium ulcerans which is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer (BU) isolated from small mammals collected in areas in Benin. Isolated samples from mammals which did not show any M. ulcerans recommended more research on M. ulcerans in African (small) mammals.

Subjects

Subjects :
Buruli ulcer -- Causes of
Mycobacteria -- Genetic aspects
Mycobacteria -- Physiological aspects
Mycobacteria -- Health aspects
Mycobacterium -- Genetic aspects
Mycobacterium -- Physiological aspects
Mycobacterium -- Health aspects
Polymerase chain reaction -- Usage
Biological sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
76
Issue :
13-14
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.237096396

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