Mycobacterium_simiae

<i>Mycobacterium simiae</i>

Mycobacterium simiae

Species of bacterium

Mycobacterium simiae is a species of Mycobacterium.[1] As per Runyon's classification it is classified as a photochromogen as it produces pigments only when exposed to light.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Molecular characterization of a novel fastidious mycobacterium causing lepromatous lesions of the skin, subcutis, cornea, and conjunctiva of cats living in Victoria, Australia". J Clin Microbiol. 46 (2): 618–26. Feb 2008. doi:10.1128/JCM.01186-07. PMC 2238134. PMID 18057130.


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