Study finds nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease on the rise in the United States
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 10:35
in Health & Medicine
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental organisms found in both water and soil that can cause severe pulmonary (lung) disease in humans. Pulmonary NTM is on the rise in the United States, according to a large study of people hospitalized with the condition.