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  • Title: [Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria--a Short Review about Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment].
    Author: Bös L, Schönfeld N, Schaberg T.
    Journal: Pneumologie; 2015 May; 69(5):287-93; quiz 294. PubMed ID: 25970123.
    Abstract:
    Non tuberculous mycobacterial diseases are caused by mycobacteria other than M. tuberculosis complex. NTM are found in the environment and are not transmitted from humans to humans. Infection occurs by the inhalation of dust or aerosols. The finding of NTM is not equal to a diagnosis of active disease. For the diagnosis of active disease well defined clinical and microbiological criteria have to be fulfilled. Gold standard is the detection of NTM by culture, in the case of pulmonary NTM at least two times. There is no established susceptibility testing. Treatment mostly consists of three drugs, given for up to 24 months.
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