Global burden of nontuberculous mycobacteria in the cystic fibrosis population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Miguel Dario PrietoMosaab E AlamAlessandro N FranciosiBradley S QuonPublished in: ERJ open research (2023)
The overall prevalence of NTM infection in cystic fibrosis is 7.9% and is increasing over time based on international registry reports. Future studies should report screening frequency, microbial identification methods and incidence rates of progression from NTM infection to pulmonary disease.