Classification of Scotochromogenic Mycobacteria

Abstract

Numerical classification of scotochromogenic mycobacteria revealed the presence of four groups: (1) Mycobacterium xenopei; (2) M marianum, M. scrofulaceum, M. aquae and M. gordonae; (3) M. acapulcensis and M. flavescens; and (4) M. aurum. Each of these groups was considered to be a species. Characteristics of these groups were described.