The incidence and number of deaths from non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease
have been steadily increasing globally. These lesser known “cousins” of Mycobacterium …

Seminal microbiological work of environmental nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)
includes the discovery that NTM inhabit water distribution systems and soil, and that the …

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have recently emerged as important pathogens among
cystic fibrosis (CF) patients worldwide. Mycobacterium abscessus is becoming the most …

Mycobacteria are a large family of over 100 species, most of which do not cause diseases in
humans. The majority of the mycobacterial species are referred to as nontuberculous …

Mycobacteria are a unique group of microorganisms. They are characterised by exceptional
adaptability and durability. They are capable of colonisation and survival even in very …

Rationale: Mycobacterium abscessus is a significant threat to individuals with cystic fibrosis
(CF) because of innate drug resistance and potential transmission between patients. Recent …

Opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPP) are microorganisms that are native to
the plumbing environment and that present an emerging infectious disease problem. They …

There are over 170 known species and subspecies of mycobacteria that have been
identified, and new species continue to be discovered (http://www. bacterio …

Rationale: Healthcare-associated transmission of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)
among people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) has been investigated at CF centers worldwide …

Attention to environmental sources of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection is a
vital component of disease prevention and control. We investigated MAC colonization of …