Mycobacterium avium Complex

1. [A complex that includes several strains of M. avium. M. intracellulare is not easily distinguished from M. avium and therefore is included in the complex. These organisms are most frequently found in pulmonary secretions from persons with a tuberculous-like mycobacteriosis. Strains of this complex have also been associated with childhood lymphadenitis and AIDS; M. avium alone causes tuberculosis in a variety of birds and other animals, including pigs. ( MSH )]
   UMLS (CSP) C0026914
    

   Bacterium

2. [A nontuberculous infection when occurring in humans. It is characterized by pulmonary disease, lymphadenitis in children, and systemic disease in AIDS patients. Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection of birds and swine results in tuberculosis. ( MSH )]
   UMLS (CSP) C0026916
    

   Disease or Syndrome

   Relation/PAR: Mycobacterium Infections, Atypical