Mycobacterium fortuitum is a nontuberculous mycobacterium, which is a bacteria that can cause lung disease resembling tuberculosis, lymphadenitis, skin disease, or disseminated disease infection that spreads to the bloodstream and other parts of the body.It occurs worldwide and is usually found in natural and processed water, sewage, and dirt. It is uncommon for this condition to cause lung disease. Mycobacterium fortuitum can cause local skin disease, osteomyelitis and eye disease after trauma
Mycobacterium fortuitum is a nontuberculous mycobacterium, which is a bacteria that can cause lung disease resembling tuberculosis, lymphadenitis, skin disease, or disseminated disease infection that spreads to the bloodstream and other parts of the body.It occurs worldwide and is usually found in natural and processed water, sewage, and dirt. It is uncommon for this condition to cause lung disease. Mycobacterium fortuitum can cause local skin disease, osteomyelitis and eye disease after trauma
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