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Description
NTM in CF. NTM are ubiquitous environmental organisms that can cause chronic pulmonary infection. Prevalence among CF patients is increasing. 1-3% in the earliest study reported in 1984. CF Registry with average of 12% but significant range (0-28%). 32.7% reported among patients less than or equal to 40 years in Colorado. Generally categorized as “slow growers” and “rapid growers”.
Publication Date
4-2018
When and Where Presented
Presented at the Midwest Cystic Fibrosis Consortium; April 27-28, 2018; Iowa City, IA.
Recommended Citation
Oermann, Christopher M., "Implementation of a Guideline-based Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria Management Algorithm" (2018). Presentations. 61.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/presentations/61