Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Pneumonia
Conditions
Brief summary
In this retrospective study, we aim to investigate the demographic and clinical features of patients with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease in our hospital and the trends and diversity of NTM species isolated in the period of 2009-2018.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients older than 18 years old. * patients with one or more respiratory isolates (namely, sputum, tracheal aspirates, bronchial washing, bronchial aspirates, bronchial trap and bronchoalveolar lavage) of mycobacteria collected in the Prince of Wales Hospital in the period of 2009-2018.
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| diversity of nontuberculous mycobacteria species | 10 years |
Countries
Hong Kong