translation.en: This genus also includes many different nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), of which M. leprae and M. avium are best known.
translation.mt: Dan il-ġeneru jinkludi wkoll ħafna mikobatterji differenti mhux tat-tuberkolożi (NTM), li M. leprae u M. avium huma l-aħjar magħrufin fosthom.