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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

life science Maturity 11-13

Tiny germs can live in our lungs.

M.tuberculosis.jpg
M.tuberculosis.jpg
They like to breathe air. These germs have a waxy coat. This coat helps them stay safe. They can spread when people cough.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ziehl-Neelsen stain 640.jpg
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ziehl-Neelsen stain 640.jpg
We must stay healthy. Can you wash your hands?

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Cavitary tuberculosis.jpg
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M.tuberculosis.jpg
File:Slant tubes of Löwenstein-Jensen medium with control, M tuberculosis, M avium and M gordonae.jpg
Slant tubes of Löwenstein-Jensen medium...
File:Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) samples in ultraviolet light.jpg
Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT)...
File:Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ziehl-Neelsen stain 640.jpg
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ziehl-Neelsen...
File:Chording mycobacterium tuberculesis culture.jpg
Chording mycobacterium tuberculesis culture.jpg
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