M. Mazzitelli, Anna Ferrari, Giacomo Berti, D. Leoni, F. Colombo, S. Gardin, V. Scaglione, D. Mengato, F. Braccioni, U. Semenzato, P. Spagnolo, M. Tiné, A. Vianello, Annamaria Cattelan, Andrea Sattin
2026.1.1Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
tlooto Summary
NTM infections often affect immunocompromised and structurally lung-damaged hosts and often affect immunocompromised and structurally lung-damaged hosts, impacting treatment outcomes.
Abstract
Highlights • NTM infections often affect immunocompromised and structurally lung-damaged hosts.• M. avium, M. intracellulare, and M. kansasii are the most frequently isolated species.• Treatment failure is linked to cavitary lung disease.• All-cause mortality is associated with age and history of tuberculosis.• Adverse events occurred in 30% of treated patients, impacting treatment outcomes.
Citation format
MAZZITELLI, M., et al. Patient’s features, clinical patterns and outcomes of non-tuberculous mycobacteria infections: A 10-year retrospective analysis from a third level university hospital. Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 2026, 42: 100584.