Pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection
ORPHA:411703· ICD-10 A31.0
Definition
A rare bacterial infectious disease caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (including Mycobacterium avium complex, Mycobacterium kansasii, or Mycobacterium xenopi, among others), characterized by chronic pulmonary disease with symptoms like chronic cough (with or without sputum production), chest pain, and weight loss. Predisposing factors are preexisting lung conditions, neoplasms, immunosuppression, or thoracic skeletal abnormalities.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- All ages