Global burden of nontuberculous mycobacteria in the cystic fibrosis population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Miguel Dario PrietoMosaab E AlamAlessandro N FranciosiBradley S Quon

Published 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.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
risk factors
pseudomonas aeruginosa
lung function
pulmonary hypertension
microbial community
emergency department
case control
adverse drug
air pollution
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease