December 7, 2025BMC MicrobiologyOpen Access

Global lineages of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in residential water samples from Germany

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Genetic diversity of non-tuberculous mycobacteria identified in indoor water systems, highlighting potential health risks.
Analysis detected Mycobacterium abscessus strains linked to clinical cases, indicating environmental reservoirs exist.
Whole genome sequencing and cgMLST were conducted on water samples from 41 households and a hospital in Frankfurt.
Public health interventions could target water systems to mitigate infection risks for vulnerable populations.

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Analysis reveals genetic diversity of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in water samples, suggesting public health interventions may reduce infection risks.

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Diricks et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020e82d562116f28fae76 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-04563-7

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Analysis reveals genetic diversity of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in water samples, suggesting public health interventions may reduce infection risks.

Global lineages of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in residential water samples from Germany

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Global lineages of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in residential water samples from Germany

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