What is nontuberculous mycobacteria?
Nontuberculous mycobacteria is an infection caused by atypical mycobacteria; this type of organism does not cause tuberculosis (TB). Immunocompromised patients or those with a suppressed immune system are at an increased risk for developing nontuberculous mycobacteria.
How do members experience nontuberculous mycobacteria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nontuberculous mycobacteria*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for nontuberculous mycobacteria*
We currently don't have enough shared data that is made public for this condition.
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Who has nontuberculous mycobacteria on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 14 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 24 |
Talk to people with nontuberculous mycobacteria
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members say they have this condition