ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2025
Analysis of non-tuberculous mycobacteria types in high tuberculosis endemic areas.
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- Diagnostic performance of MALDI-TOF MS for non-tuberculous mycobacteria: A systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026Pooled it
- Incidence trends of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infections in Australia, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
- Prevalence, Distribution, and Risk Factors of Mycobacterium Other Than Tuberculosis Among Tuberculosis Presumptive Patients in Karonga District in Malawi.The clinical respiratory journal · 2025Article
- Risk factors and drug resistance of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in HIV/AIDS patients: a retrospective study in southern China.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe incidence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) has been rising globally, posing significant challenges for diagnosis and treatment, particularly in regions with high tuberculosis (TB) incidence. This study aims to investigate the epidemiological, demographic, and clinical characteristics of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-PD) in areas with a high incidence of TB.
methodThis study was conducted at the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University from January 2017 to December 2021. A total of 6259 culture-positive specimens were analyzed. Screening was based on acid-fast staining, colony morphology, and p-nitrobenzoic acid detection, which identified 107 suspected NTM strains. Gene sequencing confirmed 51 NTM-positive cases.
resultsThe predominant species identified were Mycobacterium abscessus (33.33%) and Mycobacterium intracellulare (27.45%). Several risk factors were associated with higher susceptibility to NTM-PD suspect, including bronchiectasis, low serum albumin levels (< 3.5 g/L), and male gender. The study found that although the isolation rate of NTM remained stable over the five-year period, drug resistance rates for the dominant species were notably high.
conclusionsThe findings highlight the need for clinicians in TB-endemic areas to carefully distinguish NTM infections from TB. The stable isolation rates of NTM, coupled with the high drug resistance of key species, underscore the importance of accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies to manage NTM-PD effectively.
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