Mycobacterium fortuitum


My·co·bac·te·ri·um for·tu·i·'tum

a saprophytic bacterial species found in soil and in infections of humans, cattle, and cold-blooded animals. Causes skin abscesses.

My·co·bac·te·ri·um for·tu·itum

(mīkō-bak-tērē-ŭm fōr-tūi-tŭm) Fast-growing Mycobacterium species that causes respiratory and wound infections in humans.