Complete Genome Sequence Analysis of Nocardia brasiliensis HUJEG-1 Reveals a Saprobic Lifestyle and the Genes Needed for Human Pathogenesis

Nocardia brasiliensis is an important etiologic agent of mycetoma. These bacteria live as a saprobe in soil or organic material and enter the tissue via minor trauma. Mycetoma is characterized by tumefaction and the production of fistula and abscesses, with no spontaneous cure. By using mass sequenc...

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Autores principales: Gordon, Stephen V., Vera Cabrera, Lucio, Ortiz López, Rocío, Elizondo González, Ramiro, Ocampo Candiani, Jorge
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2013
Acceso en línea:http://eprints.uanl.mx/14691/1/430.PDF