Table 1.
Serotypes of M. avium complex (MAC) and their susceptibility to various species of certain birds and mammals [2, 9].
| Species | MAC serotypes | Susceptibility |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic fowl (Gallus domesticus) | 1, 2 | High |
| Turkey | 1, 2 | Moderate |
| Pheasants | 1, 2 | High |
| Wild birds | 2, 3 | High |
| Cattle | 1, 2 | Moderate |
| Swine | 1, 2, 4, 8 | High |
| Rabbit | 1, 2 | High |
| Man | 1, 4 to 20; 23, 25 | Low (in healthy individuals); High (in immunocompromised) |