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

Introduction Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease (LD) is the most common
clinical manifestation of NTM infection and is a growing health concern. Up to 85% of NTM …

Nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary diseases (NTM-PDs) are emerging as global
health threats with issues of antibiotic resistance. Accumulating evidence suggests that the …

Highlights•Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are pervasive in drinking water
systems.•NTM are resistant to disinfection and are found in pipe and showerhead …

Granulomas, organized aggregates of immune cells which form in response to
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), are characteristic but not exclusive of tuberculosis (TB) …

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is the main causative agent of infectious diseases in
humans among nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) that are ubiquitous organisms found in …

The incidence and prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are
steadily increasing worldwide, partially due to the increased incidence of …

Background Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections are increasing in prevalence,
with current estimates suggesting that over 100,000 people in the United States are affected …

Rapid detection is crucial for tuberculosis (TB) control. GeneXpert (Cepheid) is a widely
used PCR system, known for its simplicity, random access, and point-of-care compatibility …

Chronic nontuberculous mycobacterial infections with Mycobacterium avium and
Mycobacterium intracellulare complicate bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive airway disease …