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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