Lung Imaging, nontuberculous mycobacterial infections

Abstract

Overview Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental organisms that are normally found in soil and water and are an important cause of pulmonary infections in humans. [1] In 1968, Dr Wolinsky published the first comprehensive review, stating, "chronic pulmonary disease resembling tuberculosis [TB] represents the most important clinical problem associated with NTM." [2] Since then, a variety of manifestations of NTM infection have been described, but the lungs remain the most commonly involved site.