MeSH definition : A slow-growing, photochromogenic species that is the etiologic agent of a tuberculosis-like
disease in humans and is frequently isolated from human pulmonary secretions or tubercles.
The incidence of infection is sharply increased among immunocompromised individuals.
(Dorland, 28th ed);
MeSH annotation : infection: coord IM with MYCOBACTERIUM INFECTIONS, NONTUBERCULOUS (IM); DF: MYCOBACT
KANSASII; infection: coord IM with MYCOBACTERIUM INFECTIONS, NONTUBERCULOUS (IM);
A slow-growing, photochromogenic species that is the etiologic agent of a tuberculosis-like
disease in humans and is frequently isolated from human pulmonary secretions or tubercles.
The incidence of infection is sharply increased among immunocompromised individuals.
(Dorland, 28th ed)