The phrase "tuberculosis bacterium" refers to a type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis, which is a serious and contagious lung disease. Full definition
A new molecule that reveals active tuberculosis bacteria in coughed - up mucus and saliva could simplify TB diagnoses and speed up tests for detecting strains of the disease that are resistant to drugs. (sciencenews.org)
Meanwhile, traditional antibiotics have led many strains of tuberculosis bacteria to evolve multi-drug resistance. (sciencedaily.com)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria have grown increasingly resistant to tuberculosis drugs. (sciencemag.org)