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Old 02-01-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by LizaJane View Post
I don't think it's atypical TB really, though that was what I heard. I think atypical mycobacterium is more accurate. It's the abscessus one.

I'll see if I can edit that post.
I just did a short search on this mycobacterium. There is quite a bit on it.
It causes infections in wounds from surgery and has been found in quackery
treatments for cosmetic purposes. It is not that rare, really. Only underreported by doctors.

I have edited my post accordingly.

Using that inaccurate term could cause a stampede these days, as well as
other noxious social reactions.
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