Mycobacterium shimoidei
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Mycobacterium shimoidei is a slowly growing non-pigmented species
of mycobacteria. It is rarely associated with lung disease in humans. It was first isolated in 1975.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of mycobacteria. It is rarely associated with lung disease in humans. It was first isolated in 1975.