Methylobacterium spp. as an indicator for the presence or absence of Mycobacterium spp.

Objective/Background: A published survey of bacteria in showerhead biofilm samples revealed that Methylobacterium spp. and Mycobacterium spp. seldom coexisted in biofilms. Method: To confirm that information, biofilm samples were collected from household plumbing of Mycobacterium avium patients and...

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Main Authors: Joseph O Falkinham III, Myra D Williams, Rebecca Kwait, Leah Lande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
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Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2016;volume=5;issue=2;spage=240;epage=243;aulast=Falkinham