Tag: infectious disease

Illustration of Actinomyces israelii bacteria magnified under a microscope, surrounded by human cells. The bacteria are depicted in a detailed, colorful, and scientifically accurate manner.

Actinomyces israelii: The Causative Agent of Actinomycosis

Introduction to Actinomyces israelii Actinomyces israelii is a species of bacteria that belongs to the Actinomycetaceae family….

Illustration of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cells in high detail, surrounded by immune system cells, set against a backdrop of human lungs, subtly hinting at the infection site.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis: The Elusive Tuberculosis Bacterium

Introduction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Stealthy, persistent, and potentially deadly, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis…