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Calcagno, A.; Coppola, N.; Sarmati, L.; Tadolini, M.; Parrella, R.; Matteelli, A.; Riccardi, N.; Trezzi, M.; Di Biagio, A.; Pirriatore, V.; Russo, A.; Gualano, G.; Pontali, E.; Surace, L.; Falbo, E.; Mencarini, J.; Palmieri, F.; Gori, A.; Schiuma, M.; Lapadula, G.; Goletti, D.
Infection, 06/2024, Volume: 52, Issue: 3Journal Article
Background Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are generally free-living organism, widely distributed in the environment, with sporadic potential to infect. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the global incidence of NTM-related disease, spanning across all continents and an increased mortality after the diagnosis has been reported. The decisions on whether to treat or not and which drugs to use are complex and require a multidisciplinary approach as well as patients’ involvement in the decision process. Methods and Results This review aims at describing the drugs used for treating NTM-associated diseases emphasizing the efficacy, tolerability, optimization strategies as well as possible drugs that might be used in case of intolerance or resistance. We also reviewed data on newer compounds highlighting the lack of randomised clinical trials for many drugs but also encouraging preliminary data for others. We also focused on non-pharmacological interventions that need to be adopted during care of individuals with NTM-associated diseases Conclusions Despite insufficient efficacy and poor tolerability this review emphasizes the improvement in patients’ care and the needs for future studies in the field of anti-NTM treatments.
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