Mikobakteeri
Mikobakteeri is a genus of bacteria belonging to the phylum Actinobacteria. These bacteria are characterized by their unique cell wall composition, which is rich in mycolic acids, a type of fatty acid. This waxy outer layer makes them resistant to Gram staining, a common laboratory technique used to classify bacteria. Instead, they are often identified using the Ziehl-Neelsen stain or Kinyoun stain, which stain these acid-fast bacilli.
The genus Mycobacterium includes many species, some of which are pathogenic and cause significant diseases in
However, not all mycobacteria are harmful. Many species are found in the environment, such as in soil