Profiling Mycobacterium ulcerans: sporulation, survival strategy and response to environmental factors
Mycobacterium ulcerans is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer – a necrotizing skin infection. As an environmental pathogen, it has developed stress response mechanisms for survival. Similar to endospore formation in M. marinum, it is likely that M. ulcerans employs sporulation mechanisms for its sur...
Main Authors: | Eunice Ampadubea Ayerakwa, Molly Kukua Abban, Abiola Isawumi, Lydia Mosi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Future Science Ltd
2023-03-01
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Series: | Future Science OA |
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Online Access: | https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/fsoa-2022-0044 |
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