Crucial information on Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterium

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Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium
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Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium

• Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium infections are
  caused by germs which are usually found in
  stagnated water and soil. It is still unclear as
  to why this germ causes infections for a few
  people and does not affect others but doctors are
  of the opinion that people who already have a
  disease condition or any sort of damage to the
  lungs are more prone to get affected by this
  disease. These infections are not contagious but
  tend to be potentially serious. There are
  instances where people have required up to a year
  of treatment before being fully treated.

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Causes of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium

• Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Infections are
  caused by bacteria found in stagnated water and
  soil. They belong to a broader family of bacteria
  which includes the bacteria that causes a serious
  medical condition called Tuberculosis.
  Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterium Infections are not
  contagious. The prevalence of these infections
  has increased over the years but the exact cause
  of it is still unknown. How serious are
  Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium infections?Non-Tub
  erculosis Mycobacterium infections can become
  chronic and require ongoing treatment. Some
  patients, however, do not require treatment for
  their less severe infections. 

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Causes of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium
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• Who is at risk for developing Non-Tuberculosis
  Mycobacterium?Researchers are of the opinion
  that Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Infections
  are found equally in both males and females but
  they are mostly found in whites.

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Symptoms

• Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Infections
  symptoms are quite similar to that of any other
  infection of lung or respiratory disease and may
  include 
• Fever
• Haemoptysis
• Cough
• Weight loss
• Appetite loss
• Tiredness
• Sweating at night

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Diagnosis of Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium

• After conducting a detailed history and physical
  exam and taking history the treating doctor will
  order the following tests 
• CT scan of the chest to look at the structure of
  the lungs in detail
• Lab tests
• Bronchoscopy

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Treatments

• Almost all of the Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium
  Infections are treated with strong antibiotics.
  The duration of the treatment may be for at least
  a year. There may be significant side effects due
  to chronic use of antibiotics and hence the
  treating physicians carefully monitor patients
  under treatment for Non-Tuberculosis
  Mycobacterium Infections.

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