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mycobacteriumAny of the rod-shaped bacteria that make up the genus Mycobacterium. The two most important species cause tuberculosis and leprosy in humans; another species causes tuberculosis in both cattle and humans. Some mycobacteria live on decaying organic matter; others are parasites. Most are found in soil and water in a free-living form or in diseased tissue of animals. Various antibiotics have had some success against mycobacterium infections. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Hypersensitivity pneumonitis associated with Mycobacterium avium complex and hot tub use. During recent years, association of hypersensitivity pneumonitis disease with a different species, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), from hot tubs, whirlpool baths, and spas has also been identified, sometimes referred to as "hot tub lung" (Capelluti et al. First, the Johne's-causing organism, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), is very slow-growing. |
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