Scotochromogenic Explained

Scotochromogenic bacteria develop pigment in the dark. Runyon Group II nontuberculous mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium gordonae are examples[1] but the term could apply to many other organisms.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases. 2020. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, Martin J. Blaser. 978-0-323-55027-7. Ninth. Philadelphia, PA. 1118693541.

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