Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease Disease Summary

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous and are usually found in soil, natural and treated water sources; they are relatively uncommon cause of pulmonary disease and likely to cause disseminated disease.
They may cause both asymptomatic infection and symptomatic disease in humans; in the latter case, symptoms are usually nonspecific.
In order for NTM pulmonary disease to be diagnosed, clinical, radiographic and microbiologic criteria must all be met.
Pharmacotherapy is dependent on the specific causative agent involved. 

For further information regarding the management of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.