TABLE 3.
Mean similarity between pairs of T. asahii isolates from three different origins
| Comparison | Mean similarity (%) ± SD |
|---|---|
| Within clinical isolates | 91.3 ± 4.5 |
| Within strains isolated from SHP patients' houses | 74.5 ± 12.5 |
| Within environmental isolates | 72.0 ± 14.9 |
| Between clinical isolates and strains isolated from SHP patients' housesa | 78.0 ± 12.0 |
| Between clinical isolates and environmental isolatesa | 66.9 ± 13.7 |
| Between strains isolated from SHP patients' houses and environmental isolatesb | 68.9 ± 12.4 |
a
Significant difference (P < 0.01).
b
No significant difference (P > 0.1).