- Mycobacterium - Wikipedia
Mycobacterium is a genus of over 190 species of Gram-positive bacteria 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 wound or illness caused by Mycobacterium bacteria, except for those that cause tuberculosis and leprosy
- 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
- 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
People with inactive TB, also called latent TB infection, cannot spread TB germs to others 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
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis: The Mechanism of Pathogenicity, Immune . . .
We investigate the virulence factors, pathogenicity, and diagnostic methods of this bacterium, alongside the clinical symptoms and interpretation of different types of tuberculosis, including cerebral, miliary, nerve, and tubercular tuberculosis
- 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 | Microbiology Society
Mycobacteria are a vast group of microorganisms characterized by a unique thick, hydrophobic cell wall rich in mycolic acids, which makes them highly resistant to environmental stresses
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