<i>Mycobacterium marinum</i> Infection in Zebrafish (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Duke University

<i>Mycobacterium marinum</i> Infection in Zebrafish (1 of 2)

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When zebrafish are infected with Mycobacterium marinum (blue), immune cells (red) quickly surround the bacteria to form tightly organized nuggets called granulomas. Within days, blood vessels (green) begin to sprout in and around these little balls of cells.

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Stefan Oehlers

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