Chia Sui Ong

Molecular Typing of Mycobacterium abscessus Based on Tandem-Repeat Polymorphism

ABSTRACT A variable-number tandem-repeat (VNTR) typing assay for the differentiation of Mycobacterium abscessus strains was developed. This assay showed complete reproducibility, locus stability, and a discriminatory power (Hunter-Gaston discriminatory index [HGDI] of 0.9563) that is superior to that of multilocus sequencing. It is a promising tool for the investigation of Mycobacterium abscessus epidemiology and nosocomial outbreaks.

Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium bolletii Strain M24, a Rapidly Growing Mycobacterium of Contentious Taxonomic Status

The whole-genome sequence of Mycobacterium bolletii M24, isolated from the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of a Malaysian patient, is reported here. The circular chromosome of 5,507,730 bp helped to clarify the taxonomic position of this organism within the M. abscessus complex and revealed the presence of proteins potentially important for pathogenicity in a human host.

Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium massiliense M18, Isolated from a Lymph Node Biopsy Specimen

Mycobacterium massiliense is a rapidly growing mycobacterial species. The pathogenicity of this subspecies is not well known. We report here the annotated genome sequence of M. massiliense strain M18, which was isolated from a lymph node biopsy specimen from a Malaysian patient suspected of having tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis.

Annotated Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium massiliense Strain M154, Belonging to the Recently Created Taxon Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. bolletii comb. nov.

Mycobacterium massiliense has recently been proposed as a member of Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. bolletii comb. nov. Strain M154, a clinical isolate from the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of a Malaysian patient presenting with lower respiratory tract infection, was subjected to shotgun DNA sequencing with the Illumina sequencing technology to obtain whole-genome sequence data for comparison with other genetically related strains within the M. abscessus species complex.

Genomic Analysis of Mycobacterium massiliense Strain M115, an Isolate from Human Sputum

We report the draft genome sequence of a clinical isolate, strain M115, identified as Mycobacterium massiliense, a member of the newly created taxon of Mycobacterium abscessus subspecies bolletii comb. nov.

Genome Sequence of the Mycobacterium abscessus Strain M93

Mycobacterium abscessus is a rapid-growing species of nontuberculous mycobacteria that is frequently associated with opportunistic infections in humans. We report herein the draft genome sequence of M. abscessus strain M93.

Analysis of the Genome of Mycobacterium abscessus Strain M94 Reveals an Uncommon Cluster of tRNAs

Mycobacterium abscessus is a species of rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria that is frequently associated with opportunistic infections in humans. Here, we report the annotated genome sequence of M. abscessus strain M94, which showed an unusual cluster of tRNAs.

Genome Analysis of Mycobacterium massiliense Strain M172, Which Contains a Putative Mycobacteriophage

The genome of Mycobacterium massiliense M172, isolated from a human sputum sample, was sequenced using Illumina GA IIX technology and found to contain 5,204,460 bp, including putative genes for virulence and antibiotic resistance as well as a 92-kb genomic region most likely to correspond to a mycobacteriophage.

An overview of the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from four Asian countries

An overview of the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from four Asian countries

Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium abscessus Strain M152

Mycobacterium abscessus is an environmental bacterium with increasing clinical relevance. Here, we report the annotated whole-genome sequence of M. abscessus strain M152.