Mycobacterium avium complex, also called MAC, is a group of bacteria that can cause life-threatening infections in people with severely compromised immune systems. MAC consists of two types of ...

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is a bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) in humans. TB is a disease that primarily affects the lungs, although it can attack other parts of the body.

Do you work closely with domestic animals? Have you recently consumed undercooked meat from a wild animal? If so, you may have been exposed to Mycobacterium bovis, a foodborne pathogen. Let's dive ...

Treatment for mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) depends on where the infection is. Your doctor will also consider how serious your symptoms are and other medical conditions you may have. Here’s what ...

Researchers have highlighted a risk of transmission of Mycobacterium bovis via raw milk and dairy products made using such milk. Bovine tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is an animal ...