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) |