Mycobacterium parascrofulaceum in acidic hot springs in Yellowstone National Park

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2007 Aug;73(15):5071-3. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00353-07. Epub 2007 Jun 8.

Abstract

Mycobacterium parascrofulaceum was found in Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, in a system composed of two acidic (pH 3.0) springs with temperatures between 56 degrees C at the source and 40 degrees C at the confluence of both springs. Growth and survival assays at 56 degrees C for 60 days were performed, confirming the origin of the strain.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Typing Techniques
  • Culture Media
  • DNA, Bacterial / analysis
  • Hot Springs / microbiology*
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Mycobacterium / classification*
  • Mycobacterium / genetics
  • Mycobacterium / growth & development
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Wyoming

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • DNA, Bacterial