Recurrent bacterial infections Recurrent mycobacterial infections 2011-12-28T12:11:54Z HP:0011274 Mycobacteria represent a family of slowly growing bacteria, including M. tuberculosis, the agent of tuberculosis, M. leprae, the agent of leprosy, M. avium complex species, and others. Mycobacteria infection can be asymptomatic or not, and are typically difficult to treat with antibiotics. Increased susceptibility to mycobacterial infections as manifested by recurrent episodes of mycobacterial infection. UMLS:C4023438 Unusual mycobacterial infection