Infecting the lungs: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease
Show: UAB Med Cast
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease is a chronic lung infection that’s becoming more common, yet diagnosis and treatment remain challenging. Infectious disease specialist German Henostroza, M.D., and pulmonologist Bryan Garcia, M.D., discuss what’s known about NTM’s rise; the latest in diagnostic tools; and the complexities of treatment. Learn why effective management requires a team-based approach that goes beyond antibiotics.
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