Publications

first isolation of mycobacterium canariasense from municipal water supplies in tenerife, canary islands, spain.

nontuberculous mycobacteria (ntm) are common bacteria in water and especially water supply distribution systems. some species can cause infections, especially in immunocompromised patients and other risk groups. this study examined the frequency of occurrence of ntm in 135 household potable water samples collected from household water taps in tenerife island.