Mycobacterium xenopi
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MICROBIOLOGY
- Thermophilic, slow-growing mycobacteria.
- Scotochromogenic
- Optimal growth at 45ºC.
- Generally considered of low virulence potential.
- Reservoir: warmer fresh waters, but may be found in soil.
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MICROBIOLOGY
- Thermophilic, slow-growing mycobacteria.
- Scotochromogenic
- Optimal growth at 45ºC.
- Generally considered of low virulence potential.
- Reservoir: warmer fresh waters, but may be found in soil.
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