Mycobacterium thermoresistibile: A new pathogen for humans

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°C.