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*

Who has nontuberculous mycobacteria on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 0
50s 2
60s 13
70+ 14

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 24