TABLE 2.
PCR results obtained from the Langwarrin region
| Site | Site description | Sample type | Southern hybridization results (no. of positive samples/total no. of samples examined)a
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS2404 | IS2606 | |||
| A | Shaxton Lake | Water | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| B1 | Swamp (area 1)b | Water | 2/14 | 2/3 |
| Detritus | 2/13 | 2/3 | ||
| Sediment | 0/1 | 0/1 | ||
| B2 | Swamp (area 2) | Water | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Vegetationc | 1/2 | 0/1 | ||
| Sediment | 0/1 | 0/1 | ||
| C | Langwarrin Woodlands | Water | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| D | Fish pond, patient's home | Water | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Sediment | 0/2 | 0/2 | ||
| E | Dam opposite swamp | Water | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Sediment | 0/1 | 0/1 | ||
| F | Flora and fauna reserve | Water | 0/11 | 0/2 |
| Detritus | 0/1 | 0/1 | ||
| Sediment | 0/1 | 0/1 | ||
a
All samples were positive for mycobacterial 16S rRNA genes as determined by PCR.
b
IMS culture isolate JKD2391 was obtained at this site.
c
Stem of a water plant (Triglochin sp.) collected below the surface of the water.