There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria—rod-shaped bacteria with waxy outer coats that can be found throughout the world. Tuberculosis and leprosy (Hansen’s disease) are the best known mycobacterial diseases.
There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria—rod-shaped bacteria with waxy outer coats that can be found throughout the world. Tuberculosis and leprosy (Hansen’s disease) are the best known mycobacterial diseases.