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Q: How long do mycobacteria survive on a surface?
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Is mycobacteria spore forming?

No. Mycobacteria do not produce spores.


How long would a diamond sphere two inches thick survive on the Suns surface?

It wouldn't survive the trip to the sun's surface. It would be burned up long before it got there.If you "teleported" it onto the sun's surface it would be instantly vaporized.


What is genus species name for mycobacteria?

The genus name for mycobacteria is "Mycobacterium." Different species of mycobacteria can have specific names like Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium leprae.


What is mycobacteria?

Mycobacteria avian are typical mycobacterial infections that may occur during the later stages of AIDS. This can first present as tenacious cough. Mycobacteria avian can be treated with antibiotics.


What is mycobacteria avian?

Mycobacteria avian are typical mycobacterial infections that may occur during the later stages of AIDS. This can first present as tenacious cough. Mycobacteria avian can be treated with antibiotics.


Why do antimicrobial agents active against mycobacteria have to be administered for months or years?

because mycobacteria reproduce very slowly


Is it possible to have mutations on the fingers due to tuberculosis in childhood?

Tuberculosis is a cover name for many diseases caused by types of mycobacteria It is possible to have mutations on fingers and hand due to tuberculosis. ie mycobacteria leprae is the mycobacteria that causes leprosy which disfigures. ie mycobacterua chelonei is the mycobacteria that can cause disfigurement of skin tissue.


What is the name of the pathogen for TB?

Mycobacteria.


Do mycobacteria have a cell wall?

Yes.


What is name of TB Bacteria?

by mycobacteria,usually mycobacterium


How might acid fast characteristic of mycobacterium enhance the organisms ability to cause disease?

Mycobacteria grow slowly, are protected from lysis once phagocytized, are capbable of intracellular growth, resistant to gram staining, many antimicrobial drugs, and from desiccation(drying out). mycobacteria are hard to treat and require a long treatment


What planet is Venus of?

The surface composition of Venus is believed to be similar to Earths, largely silicon based rock. Its difficult to say exactly what the surface is as space craft cannot survive long enough on its surface to be able to analyse and send back detailed information.