Abstract
The first evidence of the potential pathogenicity of Mycobacterium thermoresistibile is presented. This mycobacterium, initially identified as Mycobacterium gordonae, was isolated repeatedly from sputum, a bronchoscopy specimen. and later, an open lung biopsy. The distinctive characteristics are described, including the unique ability of the organism to grow at 52 degrees C.
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