Mycobacteria form viable cell wall-deficient cells that are undetectable by conventional diagnostics
N. Dannenberg, V. Carrion Bravo, T. Weijers, H. Spaink, T. Ottenhoff, A. Briegel, D. Claessen
This study shows mycobacteria can form viable cell wall-deficient cells undetectable by conventional diagnostics, likely contributing to persistent infections.
bioRxiv · Nov 16, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology