Mycobacterium lepromatosis
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Mycobacterium lepromatosis is an aerobic, acid-fast bacillus (AFB), and the second known causative agent of Hansen's disease (leprosy). It was discovered in 2008. Analysis of the 16S rRNA gene confirms that the species is distinct from Mycobacterium leprae.[2]
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Species: | M. lepromatosis |
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Mycobacterium lepromatosis Han et al. 2008[1] | |
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