What is Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Disease?
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www.thoracic.org C LI P A N D C O P Y What causes NTM disease? NTM comprise more than 160 different species of bacteria that are found naturally in the environment. The existing species (types) of NTM can vary from place to place in the world. The most common species causing disease is called Mycobacterium avium complex. The next most common are Mycobacterium abscessus complex and Mycobacterium kansasii. Everyone inhales NTM into the lungs; however, only a very small number of people develop NTM disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
دوره 195 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017