Mycobacterium africanum

Mycobacterium africanum is a species of Mycobacterium that is most commonly found in West African countries, where it is estimated to cause up to 40% of pulmonary tuberculosis. The symptoms of infection resemble those of M. tuberculosis.

Mycobacterium africanum
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M. africanum
Binomial name
Mycobacterium africanum
Castets et al. 1969, ATCC 25420

It is a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.

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