Article
Pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial disease: prospective study of a distinct preexisting syndrome.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 15 Nov 2008
Kim Richard D, Greenberg David E, Ehrmantraut Mary E, Guide Shireen V, Ding Li, Shea Yvonne, Brown Margaret R, Chernick Milica, Steagall Wendy K, Glasgow Connie G, Lin JingPing, Jolley Clara, Sorbara Lynn, Raffeld Mark, Hill Suvimol, Avila Nilo, Sachdev Vandana, Barnhart Lisa A, Anderson Victoria L, Claypool Reginald, Hilligoss Dianne M, Garofalo Mary, Fitzgerald Alan, Anaya-O'Brien Sandra, Darnell Dirk, DeCastro Rosamma, Menning Heather M, Ricklefs Stacy M, Porcella Stephen F, Olivier Kenneth N, Moss Joel, Holland Steven M
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial (PNTM) disease is increasing, but predisposing features have been elusive. OBJECTIVES: To prospectively determine the morphotype, immunophenotype, and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator genotype in a large cohort with PNTM. METHODS: We prospectively enrolled 63 patients with PNTM infection, each of whom had computerized tomography, echocardiogram,...
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