Nontuberculous mycobacteria ? an emerging public health problem

Sessions on nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) were particularly well attended at the recent 27th International Congress of the European Respiratory Society, reflecting the rising incidence and prevalence of these infections, and the growing interest of clinicians and researchers. Professor James Chalmers explains the current situation and the challenge of treating NTM-PD effectively.
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