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Aquatic insects as a vector for Mycobacterium ulcerans

Authors :
Marsollier, Laurent
Robert, Raymond
Aubry, Jacques
Andre, Jean-Paul Saint
Kouakou, Henri
Legras, Pierre
Manceau, Anne-Lise
Mahaza, Chetaou
Carbonnelle, Bernard
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Sept, 2002, Vol. 68 Issue 9, p4623, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Research has been conducted on the role of water insects as Mycobacterium ulcerans host. Results indicate that M. ulcerans can be transmitted to the laboratory mice via the aquatic bug bite.

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
68
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.91803435