Phenotypical characteristics of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection in patients with bronchiectasis

Abstract Background The global mortality and morbidity rates of bronchiectasis patients due to nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infection are on a concerning upward trend. The aims of this study to identify the phenotype of NTM-positive individuals with bronchiectasis. Methods A retrospec...

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Published in:	Respiratory Research
Main Authors:	Assaf Frajman, Shimon Izhakian, Ori Mekiten, Ori Hadar, Ariel Lichtenstadt, Chen Hajaj, Shon Shchori, Moshe Heching, Dror Rosengarten, Mordechai R. Kramer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Nontuberculous mycobacteria Infection Bronchiectasis Pulmonary infection Phenotype
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-024-02904-0