Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium infection

Nontuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) infections are prevalent in Asian countries, primarily affecting the skin, bones, joints, and pulmonary systems. Disseminated NTM disease is frequently observed in immunocompromised patients. However, the distribution of NTM species varies significantly across different countries, leading to diverse clinical manifestations. Importantly, clinicians should be vigilant about the patients immunodeficiency status when encountering NTM infections, particularly considering Adult-Onset Immunodeficiency Syndrome due to Anti-Interferon Gamma Autoantibodies.