Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD): Epidemiology, diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. [Review]

Kumar, K.; Ponnuswamy, A.; Capstick, TG.; Chen, C.; McCabe, D.; Hurst, R.; Morrison, L.; Moore, F.; Gallardo, M.; Keane, J.; Harwood, S.; Sinnett, T.; Bryant, S.; Breen, R.; Kon, OM.; Lipman, M.; Loebinger, MR.; Dhasmana, DJ.

Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD): Epidemiology, diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. [Review]

All Authors

Kumar, K.

Ponnuswamy, A.

Capstick, TG.

Chen, C.

McCabe, D.

Hurst, R.

Morrison, L.

Moore, F.

Gallardo, M.

Keane, J.

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LTHT Author

Capstick, Toby

LTHT Department

Medicines Management & Pharmacy Services
Respiratory Medicine

Non Medic

Consultant Pharmacist

Publication Date

2024

Item Type

Journal Article
Review

Abstract

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental organisms that can cause significant disease in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. The incidence of NTM pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is rising globally. Diagnostic challenges persist and treatment efficacy is variable. This article provides an overview of NTM-PD for clinicians. We discuss how common it is, who is at risk, how it is diagnosed and the multidisciplinary approach to its clinical management.