Figure 1.
Minimum spanning tree of 210 M. hominis isolates based on categorical analysis of five VNTRs. Each circle represents a unique MLVA profile, as indicated by a number. The size of each circle is proportional to the number of isolates belonging to the indicated MLVA type. Thick connecting lines represent one marker difference. Regular connecting lines represent two marker differences. MLVA types connected by a same background could be considered a clonal complex. Asterisks in the MLVA types indicate the presence of tetracycline-and/or ofloxacin-resistant isolates.