Mycobacterium lacus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinomycetota
Class: Actinomycetia
Order: Mycobacteriales
Family: Mycobacteriaceae
Genus: Mycobacterium
Species:
M. lacus
Binomial name
Mycobacterium lacus
Turenne et al. 2002, ATCC BAA-323

Mycobacterium lacus is a species of bacteria in the genus Mycobacterium known to be a causative agent in immunocompetent individuals.

Description

Large, dispersed acid-fast bacilli with prominent beading

Colony characteristics

Physiology

Pathogenesis

Type strain

Strain NRCM 00-255 = ATCC BAA-323 = DSM 44577

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