The nonpathogenic Mycobacterium commonly found in tap water,which has been a problem when tap water or deionized water has been used in the preparation of smears,is:
A)M.paratuberculosis.
B)M.lepraemurium.
C)M.phlei.
D)M.gordonae.

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M.gordonae,a nonpathogenic scotochromogen commonly found in tap water,has been a problem when tap water or deionized water has been used in the preparation of smears or even when patients have rinsed their mouths with tap water before using aerosolized saline solution for inducing sputum.

The Nonpathogenic Mycobacterium Commonly Found in Tap Water,which Has Been