Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease caused by Mycobacterium avium complex - disease burden, unmet needs, and advances in treatment developments

Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease (LD) is the most common clinical manifestation of NTM infection and is a growing health concern. Up to 85% of NTM-LD cases are caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Increased awareness of NTM-LD caused by MAC is needed as patients with this disease experience substantial burden and unmet treatment needs.This review provides clinicians and regulatory and healthcare decision makers an overview...