Mycobacterium houstonense
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Mycobacterium houstonense is a member of the Mycobacterium fortuitum
third biovariant complex. The specific epithet houstonense refers to Houston, Texas
, where the first isolate of the M. fortuitum third biovariant (sorbitol-positive) was identified.
Mycobacterium fortuitum
Mycobacterium fortuitum is a nontuberculous mycobacterium.-Background:Mycobacterium fortuitum is a fast-growing species that can cause infections. The term "fast growing" is a reference to a growth rate of 3 or 4 days, when compared to other Mycobacteria that may take weeks to grow out on...
third biovariant complex. The specific epithet houstonense refers to Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, where the first isolate of the M. fortuitum third biovariant (sorbitol-positive) was identified.