Global burden of nontuberculous mycobacteria in the cystic fibrosis population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with cystic fibrosis have an increased risk of lung infection with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), the prevalence of which is reportedly increasing. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to estimate the burden (prevalence and incidence) of NTM in the cystic fibrosis population.

Methods

Electronic databases, registries and grey literature sources were searched for cohort and cross-sectional studies reporting epidemiological measures (incidence and prevalence) of NTM infection or NTM pulmonary disease in cystic fibrosis. The last search was conducted in September 2021; we included reports published since database creation and registry reports published since 2010. The methodological quality of studies was appraised with the Joanna Brigg

SUBMITTER: Prieto MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808535 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature