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ReviewNew microbes and new infections2026

Prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacteria in bronchiectasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mosayeb Rostamian, Shirin Bavari, Nabi Jomehzadeh, Maryam Haddadzadeh Shoushtari, Ebrahim Kharazinejad, Amir Zahedi, Arezo Barani, Milad Abdi, Sara Kooti

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Mosayeb RostamianInfectious Diseases Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Shirin BavariDepartment of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nabi JomehzadehDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Maryam Haddadzadeh ShoushtariAir Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Ebrahim KharazinejadDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.
Amir ZahediAir Pollution and Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Arezo BaraniStudent Research Committee, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical, Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Milad AbdiDepartment of Medical Basic Sciences, Shoushtar Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shoshtar, Iran.
Sara KootiInfectious Ophthalmologic Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.

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Abstract

Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs) are widely distributed environmental microorganisms. NTMs play a significant role in causing respiratory infections, especially in individuals with underlying lung diseases such as noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. NTMs are recognized as significant pathogens in bronchiectasis, among other infectious agents. Therefore, this systematic review aims to address the prevalence of atypical mycobacteria in bronchiectasis. Methods: A search was conducted through the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus via appropriate keywords. After the studies that did not qualify were excluded, the studies with inclusion criteria according to the PRISMA checklist were used to extract the desired information. Results: The overall prevalences of NTM and NTM-PD were 0.158 (95% CI: 0.084, 0.276) and 0.158 (95% CI: 0.067, 0.328), respectively, according to the results. A variety of species or complexes were examined in the included research, with the majority of them using MAC. Conclusions: The findings of the present systematic review demonstrate the increasing importance of NTM, particularly MAC, as a significant pathogen in bronchiectasis.

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BronchiectasisLung diseasesNontuberculous mycobacteriaPrevalence

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