What is Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)?
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM), also known as atypical Tuberculosis (Atypical TB) or Mycobacterium other than Tuberculosis (MOTT), is a bacteria that is found in water, some domestic and wild animals, and soil. NTM is a primary cause of respiratory disease in humans and is a leading cause of death in HIV/AIDS patients. Learn More How do I diagnose a NTM infection? Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) can be very difficult to diagnose and a medical professional must be able to identify the specific type of NTM. Learn More How do I treat NTM infections? Treating NTM infections can be extremely difficult and may require multiple drugs. Learn More What breakthrough technology does Designer Diagnostics offer? Designer Diagnostics (http://www.DesignerDiagnostics.com) has developed a Nontuberculous Mycobacteria test kits for the rapid identification of NTM infections. The test kits are specifically designed to be used for the rapid diagnosis of as many as 15 strains of Mycobacteria (including