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Influence of iron deprivation on virulence traits of mycobacteria

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Novel strategies to combat the ever increasing burden of drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) causing tuberculosis (TB) remains a global concern. The ability of MTB to sense and adapt to restricted iron conditions in the hostile environment is essential for their survival and conf...