112 Nontuberculous mycobacteria in cystic fibrosis of western Andalusia
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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Cystic Fibrosis
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are found in approximately 10 % of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, but only a portion will develop NTM disease. The management of CF lung disease should be optimized, including antibiotic therapy targeted to the individual's usual airway bacteria, prior to considering treatment for NTM lung disease. Those who meet criteria for NTM lung disease may not necessaril...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1569-1993
DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(17)30476-9