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Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, usually is readily identified by its rough, nonpigmented, corded colonies.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person
through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of
the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. A person with TB can die if t
hey do not get treatment.
Mycobacterium is a broad group of bacteria that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
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∙ 13y agoA group of bacteria that includes Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, and other forms that cause related illnesses.
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∙ 10y agoMycobacterium tuberculosis is a bacterium. It doesn't have an etiology; it is an etiology for tuberculosis.
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∙ 15y agoIt gives you tuberculosis.
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∙ 13y agobacilli( rod shaped )
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∙ 11y agobacteria
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What is the pathogen name for tuberculosis?
The pathogen that causes tuberculosis is Mycobacterium.
What is the common name for mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis.
What is the scientific name for tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is athe common name for mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis or TB
What type of microorganism is tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the species of tuberculosis?
i think it is the similar species of tuberculosis.
What type of microorganism causes tuberculosis?
The bacteria that causes tuberculosis is mycobacterium tuberculosis an acid fast bacteria
What is the scientific name that causes tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tubercullosis
What is the name of the virus causing TB?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Is mycobacterium tuberculosis a bacteria?
Yes, Tuberculosis is a bacterium's species name. Its full scientific name is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and it causes the disease Tuberculosois or simply T.B. Its closest relative is Mycobacterioum Lepridae which causes Leprosy.
What is the Structure of mycobacterium tuberculosis in carbol fushin staining?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an obligate species in the family Mycobacterium and the causative agent of most cases of tuberculosis
Why was Mycobacterium smegmatis used instead of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium smegmatis is a non pathogenic organism so it is used in labs to study about Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
