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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections: A retrospective female cohort study in an Italian population.

Andrea Marino, Michele Salvatore Paternò Raddusa, Maria Gussio, Giuseppe Sangiorgio, Vittoria Moscatt, Alessandro Libra, Serena Spampinato, Dafne Bongiorno, Bruno Cacopardo, Giuseppe Nunnari

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Andrea MarinoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Michele Salvatore Paternò RaddusaUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Maria GussioDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Giuseppe SangiorgioDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Vittoria MoscattDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Alessandro LibraRegional Referral Centre for Rare Lung Disease, University Hospital "Policlinico-San Marco", Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Serena SpampinatoUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Dafne BongiornoDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Bruno CacopardoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Giuseppe NunnariDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to assess the characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) diseases at the Infectious Diseases Unit of ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital in Catania, Italy, focusing on demographics, clinical features, and treatment effectiveness. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study of 10 patients diagnosed with NTM diseases between 2019 and 2021. Data was collected from electronic medical records, including demographic information, comorbidities, treatment modalities, and outcomes. The study utilized descriptive statistics to analyze continuous and categorical variables. Treatment regimens were based on individual patient needs, incorporating a combination of antibiotics. Results: The median age of the patients was 55.44 years, all female, predominantly suffering from pulmonary NTM diseases. Conclusion: The study highlights the complexity of diagnosing and treating NTM diseases, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment plans and vigilant monitoring of adverse effects. Despite achieving microbiological cure, challenges remain in achieving complete clinical and radiological resolution. Further research is needed to enhance the understanding and management of NTM diseases, particularly in diverse populations.

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Mycobacterial pulmonary infectionsMycobacterium chelonaeMycobacterium intracellulareNontuberculous mycobacteriaNTM infections

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PMID39281309
PMCPMC11395720

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