Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-25221642-20140813021755/@comment-1512913-20140813195812

Considering we were told that Shikotsumyaku users have different anatomy compared to others, it's not that unlikely. Kabuto - the medical guru was clueless as how to heal Kimimaro, suggesting that Shikotsumyaku users have considerably different bodies. She may look human on the outside (mostly) that doesn't mean she is one on the DNA level.