MAI complex
MAI complex n. a group of bacteria comprising Mycobacterium avium and M. intracellulare, which are responsible for opportunistic infections of the lung that mimic tuberculosis but are resistant to many antituberculosis drugs. These bacteria are particularly liable to cause superimposed infection in AIDS patients. See Mycobacterium.
More From encyclopedia.com
Mycobacterium , Mycobacterial Infections, Atypical
Definition
Atypical mycobacterial infections are infections caused by several types of mycobacteria similar to the… Pseudomonas Infections , Definition
A pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and may affect any part of the body. In most cases, however, pse… Infection , The term infection refers to the state where a host organism has been invaded by another organism, typically a microorganism such as a virus , bacter… Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome , In June 1981 scientists published the first report of a mysterious and fatal illness that initially appeared to affect only homosexual men. Subsequen… Cross Infection , Hospital-Acquired Infections
A hospital-acquired infection, also called a noso-comial infection, is an infection that first appears between 48 hours… Hemophilus Infections , Hemophilus Infections
Definition
Hemophilus infections, most of which are due to Haemophilus influenzae infections, are a group of contagious disease…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
MAI complex