Mycobacteriaceae Explained

Mycobacteriaceae is a family of bacteria in the phylum Actinomycetota. Its name is derived from the Mycobacterium genus, which includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) and leprosy (M. leprae) in humans. The Greek prefix myco- means 'fungus', alluding to this genus' mold-like colony surfaces.[1]

Phylogeny

The phylogeny is based on whole-genome analysis.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Mycobacteria: Health Advisory . Environmental Protection Agency . August 1999.
  2. Gupta. Radhey S.. Lo. Brian. Son. Jeen. 2018-02-13. Phylogenomics and Comparative Genomic Studies Robustly Support Division of the Genus Mycobacterium into an Emended Genus Mycobacterium and Four Novel Genera. Frontiers in Microbiology. 9. 67. 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00067. 1664-302X. 5819568. 29497402. free.
  3. Bachmann NL, Salamzade R, Manson AL, Whittington R, Sintchenko V, Earl AM, ((Marais BJ.)) . Key Transitions in the Evolution of Rapid and Slow Growing Mycobacteria Identified by Comparative Genomics . Front Microbiol . 2020 . 10 . 3019 . 10.3389/fmicb.2019.03019 . 32038518 . 6985099. free .

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