New antibiofilm strategies for the management of nontuberculous mycobacteria diseases
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DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2024.2412250
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) represent a group of microorganisms comprising more than 190 species. NTM infections have increased recently, and their treatment is a major challenge because to their resistance to conventional treatments. This… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; ntm infections; nontuberculous mycobacteria; antibiofilm strategies ... See more keywords
P-1491. Practice variations and clinical outcomes of Intravenous Aminoglycosides in Nontuberculous Mycobacterium infections at three tertiary hospitals in London, Ontario, Canada
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae631.1661
Abstract: Abstract Background The worldwide occurrence of nontuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) infections is rising. In Canada, there is a continuing surge in infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Treating NTM infections is challenging and requires multidrug… read more here.
Keywords: practice variations; ntm infections; three tertiary; nontuberculous mycobacterium ... See more keywords
Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections during cancer therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00364-2022
Abstract: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are drugs growingly employed in the treatment of cancers, but there are still uncertainties about their possible role in the risk of developing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections. To understand this, we… read more here.
Keywords: checkpoint inhibitors; immune checkpoint; therapy; systematic review ... See more keywords
Epidemiology Of Human Pulmonary Infection With Nontuberculous Mycobacteria In Southeast China: A Prospective Surveillance Study
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s223828
Abstract: Background China is facing a great challenge of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections. This primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of NTM isolates among patients with presumptive TB in Fujian. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiology human; infection; ntm infections; study ... See more keywords
Investigating cutaneous tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections in a Department of Dermatology, Beijing, China: a comprehensive clinicopathological analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2024.1451602
Abstract: Background Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections present considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This study aims to provide a comprehensive clinicopathological analysis of CTB and NTM infections. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis… read more here.
Keywords: ntm infections; analysis; dermatology; comprehensive clinicopathological ... See more keywords
Pathological and immune features of non-tuberculous mycobacteria and Mycobacterium tuberculosis cutaneous/mucosa infections of fifty-four biopsies
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1664902
Abstract: Introduction The histopathologic changes associated with cutaneous non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections closely resemble those seen in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infections, often leading to confusion. This study aimed to enhance clinicopathologic diagnosis and clarify the pathogenesis… read more here.
Keywords: ntm infections; tuberculous mycobacteria; tuberculosis; mycobacterium tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Increasing Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Infections in Veterans With COPD and Association With Increased Risk of Mortality
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00311
Abstract: Background: There are limited data on the epidemiology of Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections among patients with COPD, particularly in the veteran population. This study examined the prevalence, incidence, and mortality of pulmonary NTM infections among… read more here.
Keywords: risk; tuberculous mycobacteria; mortality; veterans copd ... See more keywords
Clinical Characteristics and Mortality of Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in Immunocompromised vs. Immunocompetent Hosts
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.884446
Abstract: Immunosuppression and host vulnerability play a key role in non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pathogenesis. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and mortality of NTM infections in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. We… read more here.
Keywords: immunocompromised immunocompetent; mortality; ntm infections; non tuberculous ... See more keywords
Applications and advances in molecular diagnostics: revolutionizing non-tuberculous mycobacteria species and subspecies identification
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1410672
Abstract: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting individuals across a wide spectrum of immune statuses. Recent epidemiological studies indicate rising incidence rates in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent populations, underscoring the… read more here.
Keywords: species subspecies; ntm infections; subspecies identification; tuberculous mycobacteria ... See more keywords
Host Immune Response and Novel Diagnostic Approach to NTM Infections
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms21124351
Abstract: The incidence and prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are steadily increasing worldwide, partially due to the increased incidence of immunocompromised conditions, such as the post-transplantation state. The importance of proper diagnosis and management of… read more here.
Keywords: response novel; host immune; novel diagnostic; immune response ... See more keywords