Authors: Kendall, B.A.¹; Varley, C.D.²; Hedberg, K.³; Cassidy, P.M.³; Winthrop, K.L.²

Source: The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Volume 14, Number 5, May 2010 , pp. 654-656(3)

Publisher: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Abstract:

We looked for non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in the sputum of patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Oregon in 2005-2006 (n = 141). Twenty (14%) patients had NTM isolated from sputum during TB treatment. Compared to those without NTM, TB patients with NTM were more likely to have cavitary disease (RR 2.7, 95%CI 1.2-6.0) and were more likely to be born in the United States (RR 2.4, 95%CI 1.1-5.3). Further study is needed to determine the clinical significance of simultaneous isolation of NTM and TB.

Keywords: tuberculosis; pulmonary; atypical mycobacteria; Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare

Document Type: Short communication

Affiliations: 1: Providence Newberg Medical Center, Newberg, Oregon, USA; and Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 2: Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, USA 3: Oregon Public Health Division, Department of Human Services, Portland, Oregon, USA

Publication date: 2010-05-01

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