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Mycobacterium fortuitum

A rapid-growing, nonphotochromogenic species that is potentially pathogenic, producing lesions of lung, bone, or soft tissue following trauma. It has been found in soil and in injection sites of humans, cattle, and cold-blooded animals. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Year introduced: 1998

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Tree Number(s): B03.510.024.962.500.720.325, B03.510.460.400.410.552.552.720.325

MeSH Unique ID: D019907

Registry Number: txid1766

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