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 …

Mycobacterium, genus of rod-shaped bacteria of the family Mycobacteriaceae (order Actinomycetales), the most important species of which, M. tuberculosis and M. leprae, cause …

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are any wound or illness caused by Mycobacterium bacteria, except for those that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.

Jun 11, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 17, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 29, 2025 · Mycobacterium is a diverse genus of bacteria, including pathogens responsible for significant human diseases. These microorganisms are known for their complex interactions …

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.

Jun 30, 2025 · Since the release of the first Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome in 1998, major advances have been made in understanding the biology of this pathogen, the leading …

Both Mycobacterium leprae (Hansen, 1874) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Koch, 1882) are amongst the first microbes to have been identified and yet our knowledge of their physiological …

Mycobacteriaceae is defined as a family of bacteria that includes the genus Mycobacterium, characterized by their complex cell envelope rich in lipids and sugars, and their ability to cause …