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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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

Vinegar kills tuberculosis, other mycobacteria Date: February 25, 2014 Source: American Society for Microbiology Summary: The active ingredient in vinegar, acetic acid, can effectively kill ...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, along with a few other types of bacteria, including Salmonella and leprosy-causing Mycobacterium leprae, are different from other kinds of bacteria in that, like viruses, ...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) are two distinct types of bacteria that can cause infections in the lungs and other parts of the body. Learn more here.

Contrary to prevailing wisdom, the tubercular granuloma may facilitate, rather than contain, the spread of infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Skip to main content.

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 ...