Mycobacterium thermoresistibile: a new pathogen for humans.
The first evidence of the potential pathogenicity of Mycobacterium thermoresistibile is presented. This mycobacterium, initially identified as Mycobacterium gordonae, was isolated repeatedly from sputum, a bronchoscopy specimen. and later, an open lung biopsy. The distinctive characteristics are described, including the unique ability of the organism to grow at 52 degrees C.
D001980:Bronchi / Q000382:microbiology; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000145:classification / Q000472:pathogenicity* / Q000502:physiology; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D013183:Sputum / Q000382:microbiology