Mycobacterium kansasii

**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)

**Tree numbers:** - B03.510.024.962.500.720.400 - B03.510.460.400.410.552.552.720.400