The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

Officials have confirmed a tuberculosis case at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It's unclear if the patient is a student, faculty member or staff member.

Discover efficient and accurate diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections.

Genome Sequencing Of Mycobacterium TB: The umbrella programme Data Driven Research to Eradicate TB (Dare2eraD TB) was launched in March 2022 and included setting up of the Indian Tuberculosis ...

Mycobacterium abscessus is a fast-growing, pathogenic mycobacteria that can cause lung infections, and people who have respiratory conditions or are immunocompromised face a higher risk. It can ...

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), a group of bacteria related to tuberculosis, is an opportunistic infection that affects people with HIV.

Mycobacterium bovis leads to tuberculosis. Learn about this condition's causes, symptoms, and treatment options today.

The effect of untreated syphilis on maternal and neonatal health outcomes is profound. This review discusses the manifestations and effects of syphilis during pregnancy and mother-to-child transmis ...

Learn about NTM infections — how they spread, symptoms to look for, treatment options, and prevention tips.

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. About 95 percent of people are genetically resistant to the bacteria. Steve Gschmeissner ...

Two nonantibiotic strategies are moving forward as possible options for the most difficult NTM pathogens.

Chest CT revealed ground glass opacities with subpleural nodules. Blood cultures were positive for Mycobacterium neoaurum and treatment was modified to rifampicin 600 mg once a day, ethambutol 1500 mg ...