Mycobacterium kansasii
Mycobacterium kansasii (my-co-bac-te-ri-um kan-sas-ii) is a bacteria species from the Mycobacterium genus, which is part of the Mycobacteriaceae family. It is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium, often found in tap water and is known to cause human disease, primarily pulmonary disease similar to tuberculosis.
Etymology
The name Mycobacterium kansasii is derived from the U.S. state of Kansas, where the bacterium was first isolated in 1953. The term Mycobacterium comes from the Greek mykes (meaning fungus) and bakterion (meaning small rod), referring to the fact that these organisms are rod-shaped and were originally thought to be related to fungi due to their similar growth characteristics.
Disease
Mycobacterium kansasii is one of the most common causes of non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. It can cause a lung disease similar to tuberculosis, which can include symptoms such as cough, weight loss, and night sweats. It can also cause skin and soft tissue infections, as well as disseminated disease in immunocompromised individuals. Treatment typically involves a combination of antibiotics.
Related Terms
- Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium avium complex
- Pulmonary disease
- Antibiotics
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mycobacterium kansasii
- Wikipedia's article - Mycobacterium kansasii
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