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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2023, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (11): 1103-1107.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20230243

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The progress of non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease in children

Jiang Xiaoyi, Liang Qian, Xue Yi, Huang Hairong()   

  1. National Clinical Laboratory on Tuberculosis, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University,Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing 101149, China
  • Received:2023-07-17 Online:2023-11-10 Published:2023-11-03
  • Contact: Huang Hairong, Email: huanghairong@tb123.org
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Tongzhou District “Canal” Talent Program(YH201905)

Abstract:

The prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease in children is increasing globally. The clinical manifestations of NTM disease in children are significantly different from those in adults,although only a few related literatures have been published. This article summarizes the epidemiological characterization, the common disease type and the most pathogenic NTM species, main clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric NTM diseases, so as to strength the understanding of the disease.

Key words: Child, Mycobacteria,atypical, Review literature as topic

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