Group I–IV mycobacteria
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mycobacteria — n. pl. A group of rod shaped bacteria, some saprophytic or causing diseases. Syn: mycobacterium. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mycobacteria — Organisms belonging to the genus Mycobacterium. atypical m. species of m. other than M. tuberculosis or M. bovis that can cause disease in immunocompromised humans; being replaced by the designation of MOTT (M. Other Than Tuberculosis). Runyon… … Medical dictionary
nontuberculous mycobacteria — mycobacteria other than M. tuberculosis or M. bovis. They are divided into four groups (Runyon groups) based on pigmentation and rate of growth, each containing several species. Group I includes slow growing photochromogens; group II slow growing … Medical dictionary
Nontuberculous mycobacteria — (NTM), also known as environmental mycobacteria, atypical mycobacteria[1] and mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), are mycobacteria which do not cause tuberculosis or Hansen s disease (also known as leprosy). Contents 1 Introduction 2… … Wikipedia
Mycolactone-producing mycobacteria — is a grouping of mycobacteria.[1] As the name indicates, they produce mycolactone. References ^ doi:10.1128/AEM.00446 09 PMID 19592526 … Wikipedia
Runyon group — one of four divisions of nontuberculous mycobacteria, classified according to pigmentation and rate of growth. See nontuberculous mycobacteria, under mycobacterium … Medical dictionary
Scotochromogenic — bacteria develop pigment in the dark or in the light. Runyon Group II nontuberculous mycobacteria are examples but the term could apply to many other organisms … Wikipedia
scotochromogenic — adjective Having developed pigment in the dark or in the light. Runyon Group II nontuberculous mycobacteria are examples but the term could apply to many other organisms. See Also: scotochromogenicity … Wiktionary
Mycobacterium — TEM micrograph of M. tuberculosis. Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Mycobacterium ulcerans — Scientific classification Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum: Actinobacteria Order: Actinomycetales … Wikipedia
