Infection by clonally related Mycobacterium abscessus isolates: clinical and environmental sources
The study aimed 1) to determine the occurrence of human Mycobacterium abscessus infection (cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis cohorts) and in drinking water in Queensland, Australia; and 2) to determine the genetic relatedness of respiratory isolates with water derived Mycobacterium abscessus isolates.