Several outbreaks of skin infections caused by Mycobacterium chelonae have been linked to tattoo parlours, often due to the use of non-sterile tap water. Tattoos are also a known risk factor for ...

TMC207 inhibits the proton pump of mycobacterial ATP synthase, a critical enzyme in the synthesis of ATP for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Resistance is achieved through mutations at position 63 or ...

"Several outbreaks of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections in tattoo parlours, especially due to Mycobacterium chelonae, were traced back to tap water, as sterile water wasn't used," he added ...

BENGALURU: There are no Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms governing tattoo inks, which are mainly imported and unregulated. The state food safety and drugs administration commissioner is set ...