Mycobacterium kansasii - ț̢
A slow-growing, photochromogenic species that is the etiologic agent of a tuberculosis-like disease in humans and is frequently isolated from human pulmonary secretions or tubercles. The incidence of infection is sharply increased among immunocompromised individuals. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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Mycobacterium leprae - ț̢
A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria that causes LEPROSY in man. Its organisms are generally arranged in clumps, rounded masses, or in groups of bacilli side by side.
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Mycobacterium lepraemurium - ț̢
The etiologic agent of rat leprosy, also known as murine leprosy.
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Mycobacterium marinum - ț̢
A moderate-growing, photochromogenic species found in aquariums, diseased fish, and swimming pools. It is the cause of cutaneous lesions and granulomas (swimming pool granuloma) in humans. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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Mycobacterium paratuberculosis - ț̢
A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria non-pathogenic for humans. It is the etiologic agent of Johne's disease (see PARATUBERCULOSIS).