What is mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis?
Mycobacterium fortuitum is a nontuberculous mycobacterium. Furunculosis is a condition of furuncles (boils). Put it together and it’s a condition of boils on the feet and legs caused by the specific mycobacteria called M. fortuitum (see full name above). This condition is associated with foot baths in nail salons.