mycobacteriosis

The term nontuberculous mycobacteriosis includes all diseases caused by mycobacteria but not by the causative agents of tuberculosis or leprosy. Mycobacteria are a genus of bacteria that are widely distributed in the environment. Many of them are harmless to humans, but there are some species that can cause infectious diseases. These include Mycobacterium tuberculosis and … What is Nontuberculous Mycobacteriosis?