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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Nontuberculous mycobacteria ( NTM ), also referred to as atypical mycobacteria and mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), are all members of the genus Mycobacterium and include species other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and Mycobacterium leprae . The NTM constitute a…

Yersinia

The genus Yersinia is a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae and comprises more than 14 named species, 3 of which are established as human pathogens. Yersinia enterocolitica is by far the most common Yersinia species causing human disease and produces…

Campylobacter

Campylobacter , typically Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli , are found globally and are among the most common causes of human intestinal infections. Clinical presentation varies by age and underlying conditions. Etiology Twenty-six species and 9 subspecies of Campylobacter are…