<i>Mycobacterium marinum</i> Infection in Zebrafish (2 of 2) (VIDEO)

Duke University

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When zebrafish are infected with bright blue Mycobacterium marinum, bright red immune cells quickly surround the bacteria to form tightly organized nuggets called granulomas (vessels green, bacteria blue, immune cells red). Within days, bright green blood vessels are seen sprouting in and around these little balls of cells. The new vessels are functioning blood vessels carrying red blood cells in the same way as normal vessels.

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Stefan Oehlers

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