Mycobacterium ulcerans challenge strain selection for a Buruli ulcer controlled human infection model
S. Muhi, A. H. Buultjens, J. L. Porter, J. L. Marshall, M. Doerflinger, S. J. Pidot, D. O'Brien, P. D. R. Johnson, C. Lavender, M. Globan, J. McCarthy, J. Osowicki, T. P. Stinear
This paper identifies M. ulcerans JKD8049 as a suitable human challenge strain for Buruli ulcer research due to its stability, antibiotic susceptibility, and ability to produce mycolactone.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology