[Human and mammalian infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis and atypical Mycobacteria].

In a short survey the connections between tuberculous diseases of man and those of mammals are described. For the combat against tuberculosis a good knowledge of the interactions involved is necessary. The characteristics of such causative agents as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis and atypical mycobacteria are made clear.