Mycobacterium bovis Infection in a Human in Malaysia

Mycobacterium bovis is a zoonotic microorganism that can be transmitted to humans by ingestion and inhalation and, less frequently, by direct contact through mucous membranes and broken skin. Clinically, tuberculosis (TB) caused by M. bovis in humans is indistinguishable from TB caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Specific diagnosis of Mycobacterium infection may be achieved only by using a series of laboratory tests, including mycobacterial growth characteristics, biochemical properties, susceptibility to pyrazinamide (PZA), and molecular methods.
Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: news