Remote disruption of intestinal homeostasis by Mycobacterium abscessus is detrimental to Drosophila survival
Abstract Mycobacterium abscessus (Mabs), an intracellular and opportunistic pathogen, is considered the most pathogenic fast-growing mycobacterium, and causes severe pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis.While bacterial factors contributing to its pathogenicity are well studied, the host factors and responses that worsen Mabs infect