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 Learn more about nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections, rare bacterial illnesses that can affect your lungs, skin and other organs
About Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections - CDC Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are bacteria found in soil, dust and water Although anyone can get an NTM infection, some groups are at increased risk Treatment varies and typically requires seeing a specialist
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
Atypical Mycobacterial Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Atypical mycobacteria or nontuberculous mycobacteria cause various diseases such as skin and soft tissue infection, lymphadenitis, pulmonary infection, disseminated infection, and a wide range of more rarely encountered 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
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
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
Physiology of Mycobacteria - PMC Since then, mycobacteria have been found to be widely distributed in the environment Mycobacteria are opportunistic pathogens, especially in a clinical environment, and their detection is important to treatment of the infections they cause Mycobacteria also have possible industrial appplications