Mycobacterium chelonae

**Definition:** A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria commonly found in soil and occasionally isolated from sputum. It causes postoperative wound infections as well as gluteal abscesses.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.510.024.962.500.720.225 - B03.510.460.400.410.552.552.720.225

**Synonyms:** - Mycobacterium chelonei - Mycobacterium chelonae subsp. chelonae - Mycobacterium chelonei subsp. chelonei