Nontuberculous mycobacteria
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), or atypical mycobacteria or mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), are mycobacteria which do not cause tuberculosis or Hansen's disease (leprosy).
Introduction
See mycobacterium for more information about this genus and a list of species.
Medical classification
Mycobacteria can be classified into 3 main groups for purpose of diagnosis and treatment:- M. tuberculosis complex which can cause tuberculosis: M. tuberculosis, M. Bovis, M. africanum, and M. micoti
- M. leprae which causes Hansen's disease or leprosy
- Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are all the other mycobacteria which can cause pulmonary disease resembling tuberculosis, lymphadenitis, skin disease, or disseminated disease.
See Reference for more information about diagnosis and treatment
References
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease Caused by Nontuberculous Mycobacteria. American Thoracic Society. Am J Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Aug 1997 156(2) Part 2 Supplement [PDF format]
- eMedicine Radiology © - pictures of X-ray and CT scan of various findings of NTM disease:
- *[Lung, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections] - cavity, volume loss, fibrosis, nodule, bronchiectasis, atelectasis, lymphadenopathy
External links
- [The NTM Handbook: A Guide for Patients with Nontuberculosis Mycobacterial Infections Including MAC]
- [Stop NonTuberculosis Mycobacterium Now] informational website.
Organizations
- NTM Info & Research [link]
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