Mycobacterium species includes a group of pathogenic bacteria that are known to cause severe infectious diseases in mammals. Some examples of pathogenic species under this genus are Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. leprae and M. avium. The diseases caused by this species can be tubercular (as in the case of M. tuberculosis and M. bovis) or non-tubercular (as in the case of M. avium and M. kansasii) in nature. One of the most prominent examples of infection caused by Mycobacterium sps. is Tuberculosis, considered one of the leading infectious diseases in humans affecting populations worldwide. Mycobacteria are known to possess tough outer cell membrane making their infections difficult to be treated with many off-the-shelf antibiotics. World-wide emergence of resistance has further complicated the management and treatment regimens for the diseases caused by these pathogens, especially Tuberculosis.
There are continuous and ongoing efforts in understanding the structural features and mode of action of these pathogens necessary to drive scientific discovery towards prevention and treatment strategies against these infections. Through this research topic we aim to explore the scientific gaps associated with our understanding of Mycobacterium species and its importance to design better treatment modalities.
The current research Topic aims to highlight the latest scientific findings on these pathogens in the following areas:
1. Mode of transmission between the hosts.
2. Pathogenesis and resistance mechanisms developed by the bacteria.
3. Host-pathogen interaction and immune evasion mechanisms.
4. Prevention strategies to stem the infections.
5. Novel treatment strategies against the infections.
We welcome original, review and mini-review articles focusing specifically on the following species of Mycobacteria: M. abscessus, M. africanum, M basiliense, M. bovis, M. Kansasii, M. leprae, M. smegmatis, M. tuberculosis and M. ulcerans.
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Mycobacterium species includes a group of pathogenic bacteria that are known to cause severe infectious diseases in mammals. Some examples of pathogenic species under this genus are Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. leprae and M. avium. The diseases caused by this species can be tubercular (as in the case of M. tuberculosis and M. bovis) or non-tubercular (as in the case of M. avium and M. kansasii) in nature. One of the most prominent examples of infection caused by Mycobacterium sps. is Tuberculosis, considered one of the leading infectious diseases in humans affecting populations worldwide. Mycobacteria are known to possess tough outer cell membrane making their infections difficult to be treated with many off-the-shelf antibiotics. World-wide emergence of resistance has further complicated the management and treatment regimens for the diseases caused by these pathogens, especially Tuberculosis.
There are continuous and ongoing efforts in understanding the structural features and mode of action of these pathogens necessary to drive scientific discovery towards prevention and treatment strategies against these infections. Through this research topic we aim to explore the scientific gaps associated with our understanding of Mycobacterium species and its importance to design better treatment modalities.
The current research Topic aims to highlight the latest scientific findings on these pathogens in the following areas:
1. Mode of transmission between the hosts.
2. Pathogenesis and resistance mechanisms developed by the bacteria.
3. Host-pathogen interaction and immune evasion mechanisms.
4. Prevention strategies to stem the infections.
5. Novel treatment strategies against the infections.
We welcome original, review and mini-review articles focusing specifically on the following species of Mycobacteria: M. abscessus, M. africanum, M basiliense, M. bovis, M. Kansasii, M. leprae, M. smegmatis, M. tuberculosis and M. ulcerans.
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.