Identification of different subtypes of rapid growing Atypical Mycobacterium from water and soil sources: Using PCR-RFLP using hsp65 and rRNA 16s –23s genes

Conclusion Our results showed M. fortuitum as the most prominent strain isolated from environmental samples. The frequency was similar in different places, irrespective of climatic variations. Availability of various subtypes of M. fortuitum might indicate a large circulation of this RGM in soil and water of Iranian territory. This high prevalence of M. fortuitum might raise the risk infection, especially in children, immunocompromised patients, diabetics, and cancer cases.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research