Mycobacterium - Wikipedia
WEBMycobacterium 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 in humans.
Mycobacterial Infections: MedlinePlus
WEBAug 11, 2016 · Summary. 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.
Mycobacterium | Pathogenic, Tuberculosis & Antibiotic-Resistant
WEBMycobacterium, 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.
Mycobacterium abscessus in Healthcare Settings | HAI | CDC
WEBNov 24, 2010 · Mycobacterium abscessus is a bacterium distantly related to the ones that cause tuberculosis and leprosy. It is part of a group known as rapidly growing mycobacteria and is found in water, soil, and dust. It has been known to contaminate medications and products, including medical devices. Symptoms of Mycobacterium abscessus.
Tuberculosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 22, 2023 · Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. People with active TB disease in the lungs or voice box can spread the disease. They release tiny droplets that carry the bacteria through the air. This can happen when they're speaking, singing, laughing, coughing or sneezing.
Basic TB Facts | TB | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBTuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease.
Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBTB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The germs are spread through the air and usually infect the lungs, but can also infect other parts of the body. Although TB is infectious, it doesn’t spread easily. You usually have to spend a lot of time in contact with someone who is contagious in order to catch it.
Physiology of Mycobacteria - PMC - National Center for …
WEBMycobacterium tuberculosis is a prototrophic, metabolically flexible bacterium that has achieved a spread in the human population that is unmatched by any other bacterial pathogen. The success of M. tuberculosis as a pathogen can be attributed to its extraordinary stealth and capacity to adapt to environmental changes throughout the …
Tuberculosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Key facts. A total of 1.3 million people died from TB in 2022 (including 167 000 people with HIV). Worldwide, TB is the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV and AIDS). In 2022, an estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, including 5.8 million men, 3.5 million women and 1.3 million children.
Ecology and evolution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis - Nature
WEBFeb 19, 2018 · The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) evolved from an environmental organism to an obligate pathogen through a combination of genome reduction and the acquisition of new genes. Key steps...
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