mykobakteerioosit
Mykobakteerioosit are diseases caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Mycobacterium. These bacteria are characterized by their rod shape and their waxy cell wall, which is rich in mycolic acids. This unique cell wall composition makes them resistant to Gram staining and contributes to their survival in hostile environments, including within host cells.
The most well-known mykobakteerioosi is tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs
Other mycobacteria, known as non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), can also cause diseases in humans. These NTM infections
Diagnosis of mykobakteerioosit typically involves microscopic examination of clinical specimens, culture of the bacteria, and molecular