| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5590390 | Infection, Genetics and Evolution | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
As an obligate pathogen, M. tuberculosis' fitness is directly correlated to its transmission potential. In this analysis, we show that M. tuberculosis lineage is associated with pulmonary disease presentation. This association may explain the predominance in a region of certain lineages compared to others.
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Authors
Marie Nancy Séraphin, Richard Doggett, Lori Johnston, Jose Zabala, Alexandra M. Gerace, Michael Lauzardo,