Nontuberculous Mycobacteria under Scrutiny in the Geneva Area (2015 –2020)

Conclusions: In Western Switzerland,M. avium andM. gordonae were the most prevalent NTM identified. Positive cultures for NTM led to a specific treatment in 19% of subjects. Patients with a positive culture for NTM were mostly female, with a median age of 62 years, a low BMI, and a low prevalence of immunosuppression or associated severe comorbidities.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research