A practical guide to the diagnosis and management of suspected Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD) in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT: Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD) is a chronic disease characterised by progressive inflammatory lung damage due to infection by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Global prevalence of NTM-PD is generally low but is rising, likely due to a combination of increased surveillance, increasing multimorbidity and improved diagnostic techniques. Most disease is caused by Mycobacterium avium complex species. NTM-PD can be challenging to both diagnose and manage but given the risk of untreated disease and the challenges around drug treatments, it is vital that all healthcare professionals involved in primary care consider NTM-PD at the earliest opportunity. In particular, NTM-PD should be considered where there are respiratory symptoms in the setting of pre-existing chronic

SUBMITTER: Dhasmana DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11663218 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature