About Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections
Jun 12, 2025 · Key points Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are bacteria found in soil, dust and water. Although anyone can get an NTM infection, some groups are at increased risk. …
NTM Lung Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mar 27, 2022 · NTM lung disease is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria found in soil and water. People living with other lung conditions are more likely to experience this condition.
Causes and Symptoms of NTM Lung Disease - WebMD
Sep 15, 2025 · NTM lung disease is caused by breathing in air or mist that has the bacteria in it. The bacteria get into your lung tissue and cause an infection. Your airways become inflamed. …
Learn about NTM Lung Disease - American Lung Association
Oct 30, 2024 · Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are naturally-occurring organisms found in water and soil. NTM lung infection occurs when a person inhales the organism from their …
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - UPMC
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are illnesses caused by a subset of bacteria called mycobacterium. NTM includes all mycobacterium species except for those that cause …
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Lung Disease | Conditions ...
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are bacteria that can cause lung disease, skin infections, and other illnesses, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or pre-existing …
Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a diverse group of environmental pathogens found in soil and water. In humans, these bacteria can sometimes cause chronic lung infections that …
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Diseases - IDSA
Jul 6, 2020 · Thirty-one evidence-based recommendations about treatment of NTM pulmonary disease are provided. This guideline is intended for use by healthcare professionals who care …
NTM – NTM – Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1958
For over 55 years the District has provided high-quality water and sewer service to the Fairmount Community as well as portions of the Cities of Arvada, Golden and Wheat Ridge. We currently …
What is NTM? - Bronchiectasis and NTM Association
“NTM” is short for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria. You may have heard of it by another name, such as MAC (M. avium complex), atypical TB, or MOTT (mycobacterium other than tuberculosis).