Several studies have detected Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis ... viable MAP was detected more frequently in peripheral blood from Crohn's disease patients than in controls.

Dear Reader: Mycobacterium avium complex refers to a group of bacteria ... it is possible that it may be tinged with blood. Diagnosis begins with a physical exam, a medical history and a detailed ...

It is primarily caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex and predominantly affects ... and Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis strain K-10 (ATCC BAA-968D).