mycobacterium
Leprosy germ genus
A mycobacterium is any bacterium belonging to a genus characterized by waxy cell walls that make them resistant to many antibiotics and disinfectants.
The genus includes pathogens responsible for tuberculosis and leprosy: The mycobacterium that causes TB spreads through airborne droplets.
These organisms are notoriously slow-growing and difficult to treat. (Capitalized Mycobacterium is the formal genus name.)
Using up of resources
- phthisisPulmonary wasting disease
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- latentPresent but inactive
- activeIn operation now
cavitary · granuloma · sputum · coughing · sanatorium · scrofula · tubercle · reactivation
Technique using powerful lenses
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- cultureCollective social practices
- tuberculinBacterial protein extract
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
Not conforming to type
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- MACNetwork card identifier
- disseminatedSpread widely abroad
- lymphadenitisSwollen, infected nodes
Algae-derived gelling substance
- coloniesTerritories under foreign control
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
- growthIncrease in size
- mediaInformation distribution channels
inoculation · isolation · slow-growing · weeks · contamination · sterile · aseptic · decontamination
Edge of acceptability
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- disfigurementMarred physical appearance
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- armadillosShell-covered burrowing mammals
Aminoglycoside antibiotic for TB
- clarithromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- DOTSSmall round marks
consumption
Using up of resources
active · cavitary · granuloma · sputum · coughing · sanatorium · scrofula · tubercle · reactivation
microscopy
Technique using powerful lenses
- PCRDNA amplification technique
- cultureCollective social practices
- tuberculinBacterial protein extract
biopsy · bronchoscopy · histopathology · radiographic · cavitation
atypical
Not conforming to type
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- MACNetwork card identifier
- disseminatedSpread widely abroad
lymphadenitis · opportunistic · immunocompromised · soil · water
agar
Algae-derived gelling substance
- coloniesTerritories under foreign control
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
- growthIncrease in size
media · inoculation · isolation · slow-growing · weeks · contamination · sterile · aseptic · decontamination · centrifugation
borderline
Edge of acceptability
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- disfigurementMarred physical appearance
- stigmaMark of dishonor
mutation
Permanent DNA alteration
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
streptomycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic for TB
- clarithromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- DOTSSmall round marks
- Pathogenspathogen, germ, germs, virus, viruses
- fish diseasesfin rot, ick, dropsy, velvet, white spot
- Leprosyleprosy, Hansen's disease, bacillus, bacilli, skin lesions
- Mycobacteriamycobacteria, MAC, TB, tuberculosis, leprosy
- Gut Infectionsgastroenteritis, intestinal infection, food poisoning, dysentery, traveler's diarrhea
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- Mycobacterium lepraeBacterium causing Hansen's disease
bacteria, bacterium, bacterial, antibacterial, bactericidal, bacteriology