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Chapter-55 Genetic Mapping of Tubercular Bacillus: Clinical Issues of Future

BOOK TITLE: Practical Approach to Tuberculosis Management

Author
1. Bansal Devendra
2. Sehgal Rakesh
ISBN
9788180617676
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10639_55
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Chapter keywords
Genetic mapping of tubercular bacillus, Integrated genome maps, Comparative genomics, M. tuberculosis complex, M. tuberculosis, M. leprae

Abstract

To learn and understand the role of genetic mapping of tuberculosis bacillus as diagnostic modality for differentiating different mycobacterium species. The genius mycobacterium comprises more than 70 species, the majority of which are relatively slow growing, harmless saprophytes found in soil and water. There are several very close relative of M. tuberculosis, namely M. africanum, M. bovis, M. microti that are collectively referred to as the M tuberculosis complex. Genomic has provided a wealth of new information about the tuberculin bacilli that will considerably facilitate future biomedical research on this important organism. Converting this knowledge in to wisdom affordable new drugs and vaccine to combat disease represents the next scientific challenge.

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