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. 2015 Sep 1;4(3):152-161.
doi: 10.1007/s13665-015-0119-3. Epub 2015 Jul 12.

The Challenge of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection

Shannon Novosad  1 , Emily Henkle  2 , Kevin L Winthrop  3
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The Challenge of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection

Shannon Novosad et al. Curr Pulmonol Rep. .

Abstract

The incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is increasing. Current treatment strategies are largely based on expert opinion. The lack of randomized clinical trials to inform treatment leave clinicians with many questions regarding the most effective and safe regimens. The risk-benefit ratio of therapy is often thought to favor observation given the chronic nature of the disease, multiple long-term antibiotics recommended for therapy, side effects associated with treatment, and perceived lack of efficacious therapies.

Keywords: MAC; Mycobacterium abscessus; antibiotic resistance; nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) pulmonary disease; surgical therapy.

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NTM pulmonary disease amenable to surgical resection
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NTM pulmonary disease amenable to surgical resection
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