Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is an infection that’s challenging to diagnose and treat. It’s due to bacteria in the soil, dust and air. You're more likely to experience this condition if you are living with chronic lung disease.

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are bacteria (germs) found in soil, dust and water. NTM do not include M. tuberculosis (the cause of tuberculosis) or M. leprae (the cause of Hansen's disease). Anyone can get an NTM infection but people with underlying lung disease or weakened immune systems are at increased risk.

2024年10月30日 · Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are organisms commonly found in soil and water in many parts of the world. The great majority of NTM lung disease in the U.S. is caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).

2020年7月6日 · This guideline focuses on pulmonary disease in adults (without cystic fibrosis or human immunodeficiency virus infection) caused by the most common NTM pathogens such as Mycobacterium avium complex, Mycobacterium kansasii, and Mycobacterium xenopi among the slowly growing NTM and Mycobacterium abscessus among the rapidly growing NTM.

2023年11月4日 · NTM lung disease is caused by breathing in air or mist that has the bacteria in it. The bacteria get into your lung tissue and cause an infection. Your airways become inflamed. More...

2024年10月30日 · What Are the Symptoms of NTM Lung Disease? The symptoms and severity of NTM lung disease vary greatly from person to person. Some people with mild nodular bronchiectatic disease may have no symptoms at all. For most people, the symptoms of NTM lung disease are similar to many other lung conditions.

2024年4月15日 · When you see a patient with potential nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease, carefully evaluate for risks and potential exposures. Signs and symptoms can be vague and are dependent on the site of infection. Both rapid and slow-growing species can cause infections at different body sites.

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) represent over 190 species and subspecies, some of which can produce disease in humans of all ages and can affect both pulmonary and extrapulmonary sites. This guideline focuses on pulmonary disease in adults (without

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Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease or NTM lung disease is a lung infection caused by bacteria found naturally in soil and water. If you are immunocompromised or living with a chronic lung disease you are at higher risk of infection. NTM lung infection occurs when a person inhales the organism from their environment.