A Novel Mycobacterium cosmeticum-Like Bacterium Isolated from the Ear Swab of a Patient with Otitis Externa
We describe the identification and characterization of a novel nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), isolated from an ear swab of an adult male patient with chronic otitis externa. Genetically, the bacterium is most closely related to Mycobacterium cosmeticum; however, growth and biochemical features...
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Main Authors: | Jeanette W. P. Teo, Janet W. S. Cheng, Roland Jureen, Raymond T. P. Lin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/825819 |
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