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Strains of M. abscessus used in the present study.
| M. abscessus strains | Colonial morphology | Cord formation | Isolated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390S | Smooth | No | Natural mutant of 390R |
| 390R | Rough | Yes | Isolated from an ileal granuloma in patient with Crohn’s disease |
| DSMZ 44196T S | Smooth | No | Type strain |
| DSMZ 44196T R | Rough | Yes | Natural mutant of DSMZ 44196TS |
| BE37R | Rough | Yes | Isolated from sputum in patient with severe pulmonary disease |
| BE48R | Rough | Yes | Isolated from sputum in patient with severe pulmonary disease |
