Abstract
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental organisms that can cause significant disease in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. The incidence of NTM pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is rising globally. Diagnostic challenges persist and treatment efficacy is variable. This article provides an overview of NTM-PD for clinicians. We discuss how common it is, who is at risk, how it is diagnosed and the multidisciplinary approach to its clinical management.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 100017 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Clinical Medicine |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 17 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Humans
- Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Non-tuberculous mycobacteria
- Pulmonary disease
- Multidisciplinary management
- Diagnosis
- Epidemiology
- Immunocompromised Host