disease-pests The Dreaded Bacterial Spot?

[DirtMerchant]

Hey all, 
 
I'm propagating some cuttings of one of my Bhut Jolokias today, and as I pruned a a lower branch to prepare (this one has a ton of node splits that grow straight sideways) I noticed these fine black dots on the dirt-facing surface of the stem. 
 
Could this be the dreaded bacterial leaf spot?
 
These are grown in containers and I do my best not to splash mud up on them while watering. interestingly enough, the rest of the plant is asymptomatic. Just squat and bushy and tends to come in contact with the soil every once and a while. 
 
 
Edited because I forgot the image! 

 

[boutros]

I don’t think so. It usually shows up on leaves first.

 

[DirtMerchant]

I don’t think so. It usually shows up on leaves first.

Thanks boutros, that's what I figured. The lack of leaf symptoms has me feeling good about it. I'll chalk it up to a normal variation!

 

[96strat]

I think your fine. Bacteria starts in the roots then leafs.