Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung diseasesare rare infections of the lung. NTM are found in air, water, and soil. The termnontuberculousrefers to the fact that unlike other types ofMycobacteriasuch asM.tuberculosis, these bacteria do not causetuberculosis。最常见的一种特种加工在th肺部感染e United States is due to the group of bacteria in theM. aviumcomplex (MAC).
Signs and symptoms of NTM lung disease depend on the severity of the infection. Symptoms and signs can include
- cough,
- weakness,
- fatigue,
- malaise,
- shortness of breath,
- chest pain,
- appetite loss, and
- weight loss。
Sometimes,fever,chills, ornight sweatsmay occur. The symptoms resemble those of tuberculosis but are typically less severe.
Causes of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) cause nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease.
Other nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease symptoms
- Appetite Loss
- Chest Pain
- Chills
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Malaise
- Night Sweats
- Shortness of Breath
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
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