Nontuberculous mycobacteria
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), or atypical mycobacteria or mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), are mycobacteria which do not cause tuberculosis or Hansen's disease (leprosy).
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Introduction
See mycobacterium for more information about this genus and a list of species.
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Medical classification
Mycobacteria can be classified into 3 main groups for purpose of diagnosis and treatment:
- M. tuberculosis complex which can cause tuberculosis: M. tuberculosis, M. bovis, M. africanum, and M. micoti
- M. leprae which causes Hansen's disease or leprosy
- Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are all the other mycobacteria which can cause pulmonary disease resembling tuberculosis, lymphadenitis, skin disease, or disseminated disease.
See Reference for more information about diagnosis and treatment
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Reference
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease Caused by Nontuberculous Mycobacteria. American Thoracic Society. Am J Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Aug 1997 156(2) Part 2 Supplement PDF format (http://www.thoracic.org/adobe/statements/nontuberc1-27.pdf)
- eMedicine Radiology © - pictures of X-ray and CT scan of various findings of NTM disease:
- Lung, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections (http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic413.htm) - cavity, volume loss, fibrosis, nodule, bronchiectasis, atelectasis, lymphadenopathy
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See also
- Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
- Mycobacterium
- Tuberculosis
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