- 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 - Cleveland Clinic
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
- Physiology of Mycobacteria - PMC
2 2 Mycobacterium The genus Mycobacterium is now known to comprise more than one hundred species which are all closely related as judged by comparison of their 16S rRNA sequences (Tortoli, 2006)
- 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
- Mycobacterium types, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis treatment
Mycobacterium are acid-fast bacilli that are slow-growing opportunistic pathogens Mycobacterium is a genus of Actinobacteria, given its own family, the Mycobacteriaceae Over 190 species are recognized in this genus 1
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