TABLE 5.
Characterization of M. avium subsp. hominissuis isolates cultured from sterile samples (n = 4) from three patients
| Patient no. | Isolate reference | Sample | IS1245 | hsp65 sequevar | PFGE profilea | Infected with MACb | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | MI06/00264 | Liver biopsy | + | Code 3 | Unrelated | Yes | HIV |
| 39 | MI05/03004 | Blood | + | Code 1 | Unrelated | Yes | HIV |
| 19 | MI06/00265c | Blood | + | Code 1 | NA | Yes | HIV |
| MI06/03278c | Blood | + | Code 1 | NA | Yes | HIV |
a
NA, not available.
b
Based on clinical criteria.
c
Patient with MAC isolates cultured from urine, sputum, and blood samples.