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- Mycobacterium - Wikipedia
Mycobacterium is a genus of over 190 species in the phylum Actinomycetota, assigned its own family, Mycobacteriaceae This genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis (M tuberculosis) and leprosy (M leprae) in humans
- Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infection: Overview
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are any illnesses caused by one of the bacteria in the genus (group) Mycobacterium NTM don’t include Mycobacterium species that cause tuberculosis (M tuberculosis complex) or leprosy Hansen’s disease (M leprae)
- Mycobacterium | Pathogenic, Tuberculosis Antibiotic-Resistant . . .
Mycobacterium, genus of rod-shaped bacteria of the family Mycobacteriaceae (order Actinomycetales), the most important species of which, M tuberculosis and M leprae, cause tuberculosis and leprosy, respectively, in humans M bovis causes tuberculosis in cattle and in humans
- Mycobacterial Infections - MedlinePlus
Mycobacteria are a type of germ There are many different kinds The most common one causes tuberculosis Another one causes leprosy Still others cause infections that are called atypical mycobacterial infections They aren't "typical" because they don't cause tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis: Causes and How It Spreads | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis When a person breathes in TB germs, the germs can settle in the lungs and begin to grow
- Understanding Mycobacterium: Types and Complexities
Mycobacterium is a diverse genus of bacteria, including pathogens responsible for significant human diseases These microorganisms are known for their complex interactions with the host immune system and their ability to cause chronic infections
- Mycobacteria - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Mycobacteria comprise obligate and opportunistic pathogens that infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, wildlife and livestock Infections can either be asymptomatic or lead to clinical diseases which vary widely in presentation depending on the species
- Mycobacterial Taxonomy - PMC
Currently, there are over 170 recognized species of Mycobacterium, the only genus in the family Mycobacteriaceae Organisms belonging to this genus are quite diverse with respect to their ability to cause disease in humans; some are strict pathogens, while others are opportunistic pathogens or nonpathogenic
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