Pulmonary infections of M. fortuitum are uncommon, but Mycobacterium fortuitum can cause local skin disease, osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone), joint infections and infections of the eye after trauma. Mycobacterium fortuitum has a worldwide distribution and can be found in natural and processed water, sewage, and dirt.
Pulmonary infections of M. fortuitum are rare, but Mycobacterium fortuitum can cause localized skin conditions, bone inflammation (osteomyelitis), joint infections, and eye infections following trauma. Mycobacterium fortuitum has a global distribution and is found in natural and processed water, sewage, and dirt.