Mycobacterium simiae

Mycobacterium simiae is a species of Mycobacterium.[1] As per Runyon's classification it is classified as a photochromogen as it produces pigments only when exposed to light.

Mycobacterium simiae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinomycetota
Class: Actinomycetia
Order: Mycobacteriales
Family: Mycobacteriaceae
Genus: Mycobacterium
Species:
M. simiae
Binomial name
Mycobacterium simiae
Karassova et al. 1965 (Approved Lists 1980)

References
  1. "Molecular characterization of a novel fastidious mycobacterium causing lepromatous lesions of the skin, subcutis, cornea, and conjunctiva of cats living in Victoria, Australia". J Clin Microbiol. 46 (2): 618–26. Feb 2008. doi:10.1128/JCM.01186-07. PMC 2238134. PMID 18057130.


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