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 Non-tuberculosis mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections, while less common than those caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, are transmitted via inhaled aerosolized droplets containing the infectious agents. Risk factors for NTM transmission include close living quarters, coughing, and failure to wear masks. Advanced age, immunosuppression, and corticosteroid use raise the risk of acquiring NTM microorganisms. Once inside the body, NTM microorganisms primarily settle in the lower airways, leading to an inflammatory response characterized by an influx of lymphocytes. This immune reaction releases cytokines and other mediators, resulting in pneumonia-like symptoms, including fever, weight loss, night sweats, decreased appetite, and energy loss. The prognosis of NTM lung infections is uncertain, particularly for immunocompromised patients. The prognosis may also vary based on the specific NTM infection type. Research suggests that Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections have a more ...

 Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) are bacteria that are normally present in the environment. Inhalation of these bacteria may cause disease in both healthy patients and those with compromised immune systems. NTM disease most often affects the lungs in adults, but it may also affect any body site. Chronic pulmonary disease is the most common localized clinical manifestation of NTM. Mycobacterium avium complex, followed by M. kansasii, is the most frequent pathogen causing lung disease in the United States. Other pathogens occasionally causing pulmonary disease include M. abscessus, M. fortuitum, M. szulgai, M. simiae, M xenopi, M. malmoense, M. celatum, M. asiaticum, and M. shimodii. Except for patients with cystic fibrosis, children rarely develop this form of NTM disease, Although some NTM patients have a history of underlying chronic lung disease. The interpretation of NTM in the sputum of HIV-positive patients presents a particular problem, as these patients are frequently in...