Mycobacterium marinum infections in fish and humans in Israel

M. Ucko, A. Colorni

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Abstract

Israeli Mycobacterium marinum isolates from humans and fish were compared by direct sequencing of the 16S rRNA and hsp65 genes, restriction mapping, and amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis. Significant molecular differences separated all clinical isolates from the piscine isolates, ruling out the local aquaculture industry as the source of human infections.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)892-895
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume43
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2005
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)

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