Mycobacterium chimaera
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MICROBIOLOGY
- Slow-growing, non-pigmented member of Mycobacterium avium complex.
- Named in 2004 as M. chimaera due to its genetic mix of MAI strains.
- Requires 2-6 weeks for culture growth.
- Identification can be problematic.
- Similar to M. avium, found in household water supplies and other water-related biofilms.
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MICROBIOLOGY
- Slow-growing, non-pigmented member of Mycobacterium avium complex.
- Named in 2004 as M. chimaera due to its genetic mix of MAI strains.
- Requires 2-6 weeks for culture growth.
- Identification can be problematic.
- Similar to M. avium, found in household water supplies and other water-related biofilms.
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