Disseminated infection with Mycobacterium genavense was diagnosed in an adult grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura). Microscopical examination showed granulomatous inflammation in the brain, kidneys, lungs and maxilla with intracellular acid-fast bacilli. M. genavense and a novel species of Mycobacterium (proposed name 'Mycobacterium lipsiensis') were identified.
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