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Individuals afflicted with nontuberculous mycobacteria infections often stumble upon many hurdles when it comes to treatment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

Among these, nontuberculous mycobacteria infections are notorious for their stubborn resistance to conventional medication and their penchant for afflicting those with existing lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

Inhaling nontuberculous mycobacteria is common for most people.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

A report in this month's issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases reported an outbreak of mycobacterium haemophilum, a nontuberculous mycobacterium that causes skin, joint, bone and pulmonary infections, after permanent makeup was applied to patients' brows.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2011

A report in this month’s issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases reported an outbreak of mycobacterium haemophilum, a nontuberculous mycobacterium that causes skin, joint, bone and pulmonary infections, after permanent makeup was applied to patients’ brows.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2011