Mycobacterium kansasii lung infections compared to other nontuberculous mycobacteria

Conclusions: There are relevant differences between M. Kansasii lung infections and those caused by other NTMs:1. They appear to occur more in male smokers, in the fifth decade and with a history of neoplasia 2. They are associated with cavitation, unilaterality and upper lobe predominance 3. Sputum conversion and radiological resolution rates are higher

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pedrero Tejada, S., Tabernero Huguet, E., Ortiz De Urbina Antia, B., Salinas Garrido, I., Gonzalez Quero, B., Arana Arri, E., Urra Zalbidegoitia, E., Zalacain Jorge, R. Tags: Respiratory infections Source Type: research