What is Which of the following is not a pathogenic mycobacteria - and explain in detail?
According to RUNYON classification atypical mycobacterium is classified under RAPID GROWERS which include M.chelonie, M.fouitum, M.smegmatis, M.abscess, M.phlei. Non pathogenic- M. smegmatis M. kansasii- Pulmonary disease resembling tuberculosis M. scrofulaceum- Cervical lymphadenitis M. chelonae- chronic abscess