What is another word for mycobacteriaceae?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪkəbɐktˈi͡əɹɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Mycobacteriaceae is a family of bacteria that includes many important human pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Some synonyms for this family of bacteria include the term "mycobacteria", which refers specifically to all bacteria within this family, and "acid-fast bacteria", which refers to their ability to resist staining with certain chemical dyes. Other related terms include "nontuberculous mycobacteria", which are mycobacteria that do not cause tuberculosis, and "Mycobacterium avium complex", which is a group of mycobacteria that commonly infects individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those living with HIV/AIDS.
