| detection and identification of mycobacteria in the lisbon water distribution system. | mycobacteria have emerged as a major cause of opportunistic infections. until the present, only a few studies have characterized mycobacteria present in the water distribution system of urban areas. in this study, we characterize these microorganisms in the lisbon water distribution system. our results indicate a high rate of positivities (90.5%) with mainly saprophytic mycobacteria. around 63% of these results belong to strains of mycobacterium gordonae indicating a generalized proliferation of ... | 2005 | 16312965 |