Seemingly innocuous nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) species, classified by their slow
or rapid growth rates, can cause a wide range of illnesses, from skin ulceration to severe …

Nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM PD) may be chronic, requiring
lengthy and complex regimens over many months to years. After treatment, patients are …

The nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), defined as any mycobacterial pathogen other than
Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium leprae, are a diverse group of pathogens that …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are paradigmatic colonizers of the total environment,
circulating at the interfaces of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and …

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

Discovery and development of antibiotics active against the environmental opportunistic non-
tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have been retarded by innate antibiotic-resistance of NTM …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review describes recent trends in the epidemiology of
nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), emerging pathogens, new insights into NTM …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are increasingly being reported worldwide.
They are a major concern for healthcare professionals for multiple reasons, ranging from the …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous dwellers of environmental niches and
are an established cause of natural and nosocomial infections. The incidence of NTM …

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental opportunistic pathogens of humans
and animals that are emerging with a serious public health impact particularly in individuals …