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Chapter-06 The Mycobacteria

BOOK TITLE: Tuberculosis

Author
1. Bhatia Rajesh
ISBN
9788184485141
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10992_6
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. WHO House IP Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi, India, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Delhi, India, WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

In this chapter, classification of mycobacteria, M. tuberculosis and nontutuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are described. The morphology, culture characteristics of M. tuberculosis, virulence in animals, susceptibility to physical and chemical agents, antigenic structure and biochemical properties are described in detail. Further, microbiological basis of pathogenesis of TB, Koch’s phenomenon are described. Principles underlying laboratory diagnosis are dealt with.

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