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Mycobacterial Invasion of Epithelial Cells

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Bacterial Invasion into Eukaryotic Cells

Part of the book series: Subcellular Biochemistry ((SCBI,volume 33))

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Infections caused by organisms of the genera mycobacteria are responsible for a great percentage of yearly deaths dues to infectious diseases. Tuberculosis is a widespread infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is transmitted mainly as an airborne infection. M. bovis is found in cattle and it is transmitted to humans via contaminated milk and dairy products. Infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex can cause localized disease usually in patients with underlying lung disease as well as disseminated disease in individuals with immunosuppression or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). According to the World Health Organization, infections caused by mycobacteria will rise to 12 million cases annually by the year 2000.

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Bermudez, L.E., Sangari, F.J. (2000). Mycobacterial Invasion of Epithelial Cells. In: Oelschlaeger, T.A., Hacker, J. (eds) Bacterial Invasion into Eukaryotic Cells. Subcellular Biochemistry, vol 33. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4580-1_10

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