Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are known as atypical mycobacteria. That means they’re related to tuberculosis, but they don’t cause the same disease. In fact, NTM are generally harmless ...

New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

In some cases, scrofula is caused by atypical and nontuberculous mycobacteria. ... Reactivated tuberculosis. Cases of scrofula in the U.S. are often linked to latent tuberculosis.

There were 2 cases of mycobacterial adenitis, 1 due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and 1 to scotochromogenic mycobacteria. Intradermal tests were helpful in the recognition of these cases.

A new study by University of Bath scientists has highlighted two new potential families of drug molecules that could open the ...

Atypical carbapenem is also specific to killing mycobacterial strains. “A different target means that we can use a different ‘magic bullet’ to target them,” Buynak explained.

Tuberculosis is a serious health threat, and the efficacy of the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis diminishes in adulthood, making booster vaccines a realistic option. Mycobacterial DNA-binding ...

Unfortunately, clinical Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains rapidly become resistant to bedaquiline, predominantly by overexpression of MmpL5. The proteins MmpL5 and MmpL4 are efflux transporters, ...

To reduce the risk of TB, practice good hygiene, get vaccinated if appropriate, and seek regular screenings if you’re at higher risk. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the ...